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At Home at Highclere: Discover global treasures with Lady Carnarvon & Georgie Aitken

Hosted by Lady Fiona Carnarvon and her guest Georgie Aitken

Step inside Highclere Castle with Lady Carnarvon and her sister, antiquities expert Georgie Aitken, to explore some of the remarkable artifacts brought to the estate through centuries of global trade. From ornate Spanish leather wallpaper in the Saloon and fine silk adorning the Music Room walls to a Viking brooch uncovered on the grounds and Highclere’s Egyptian Exhibition, this episode reveals how the estate’s decorative treasures reflect the far-reaching exchange of culture, artistry and commerce throughout history.

Step inside Highclere Castle with Lady Carnarvon and her sister, antiquities expert Georgie Aitken, to explore some of the remarkable artifacts brought to the estate through centuries of global trade. From ornate Spanish leather wallpaper in the Saloon and fine silk adorning the Music Room walls to a Viking brooch uncovered on the grounds and Highclere’s Egyptian Exhibition, this episode reveals how the estate’s decorative treasures reflect the far-reaching exchange of culture, artistry and commerce throughout history.

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