Amy Butner received a PhD in Ancient Egyptian Art from Emory University and a Master’s in Egy…
Smithsonian Journeys Experts
One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Other tour companies can take you to the most splendid sites, but in the hands of our experts, your journey will take on new meaning. Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours — and that is the signature of Smithsonian Journeys. We're proud to introduce you to our stars.
To be considered as a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, submit your resume and cover letter with areas of expertise to [email protected].
Featured Experts
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Kaiama L. Glover is Ann Whitney Olin Professor of French and Africana Studies at Yale University. S…
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Dr. Michael Tucker earned his B.A. in Education, British and World History at Dominican College wit…
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Dr. James Zimbelman is Senior Geologist Emeritus at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Mu…
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Aziz Abu Sarah is an author, peacemaker, and entrepreneur. In the past, Aziz also served as th…
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Dr Tempe Adams is an Australian conservation ecologist who has been based in northern Botswana sinc…
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Since 2008 Ana Afzali has led several Smithsonian Journeys groups through Spain and Portugal. She i…
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Hugh Agnew has been fascinated by the lands and peoples of Russia and Eastern Europe since he first…
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A naturalist, astronomer, author and space artist, David's expertise is in communicating the wo…
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Brian A. Catlos earned a PhD in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto, and currently holds …
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Dr. Ed Albin holds the positions of Associate Professor and Department Chair for the Space Studies …
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Samuel Amago (Ph.D. University of Virginia) teaches courses on modern and contemporary Spanish lite…
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Douglas Ambrose is the Carolyn C. and David M. Ellis '38 Distinguished Teaching Professor of Hi…
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James Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of North Ca…
Heidi Applegate is an independent art historian who specializes in nineteenth-century art, world&rs…
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Ashley Arico received her PhD in Near Eastern Studies with a focus in Ancient Egyptian Art and Arch…
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Solange Ashby received her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago with a specialization…
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Natasha Ayers received her PhD in Egyptian Archaeology from the University of Chicago. She has almo…
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Beebe Bahrami is an award-winning writer and anthropologist who specializes in the intersecting wor…
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Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer received her PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. She now divid…
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Sarah Baitzel is an archaeologist investigating the ritual and social lives of prehispanic And…
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Bryan Bates has explored and led wilderness trips in the mountains and canyons of the West for 40 y…
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Smithsonian Journeys Expert Colleen Batey, recently retired from the University of Glasgow, Scotlan…
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Dr. Andrew Becker (Andy) was born in Burma (now Myanmar), spent part of his childhood in Indonesia,…
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