In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, Colin Mustful sits down with Jackie Lapin, founder of The Historic Traveler, for a conversation about what happens when a love of historical fiction spills off the page and into the world. From historic cities and hidden landmarks to the novels that make them unforgettable, listeners will discover how books can become a doorway into travel—and how travel can deepen the way we experience the past.

Together, Colin and Jackie explore the idea at the heart of The Historic Traveler: pairing real places with the historical novels, history books, photographs, and cultural resources that bring those locations to life. Their conversation moves from Jackie’s lifelong passion for historical fiction to the many ways readers, writers, and travelers can use story to conne ...