Huub Pragt received a MA in Egyptology from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and did an …
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].
All Smithsonian Experts
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Jim is an accomplished public affairs specialist with more than 20-years of experience as a photojo…
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David Price Williams has a degree in Ancient Near Eastern languages and Classical Greek and a docto…
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Dr. Nick Pyenson is curator of fossil marine mammals in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smith…
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Nasser Rabbat is the Aga Khan Professor and Director of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architectu…
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Gary Radke served as Dean's Professor of the Humanities and professor of art history in the Col…
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Wayne Ranney is a geologist and writer who is a veteran of expedition travel, having journeyed to a…
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Dr. Joe Reese is a geology professor in the Department of Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences…
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After a long career as a music-history professor at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, speciali…
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Dr. Malena Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Yale University. Her re…
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Jesus Rivas was born in Caracas, Venezuela and graduated with a degree in biology from the Universi…
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Wilfrid Rollman holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Michigan with specializations in No…
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Dennis Romano is a specialist in the history of medieval and Renaissance Europe and the Mediterrane…
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Eric Paul Roorda is a maritime historian, author and artist. A native of the Great Lakes regi…
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Michael A. Ryan is an associate professor of medieval and early modern history at the University of…
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Dana Sachs first traveled to Vietnam in 1990 and she has been visiting the country and writing abou…
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Ana Sánchez Acevedo holds a PhD from the University of Seville, where she teaches contempora…
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Dr. Paul Sanders is an Anglo-German historian and leadership scholar with special expertise in Worl…
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Dr. Oris Sanjur is the deputy director of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Pan…
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Bill Sapp is an archaeologist with special expertise in the Andes. He has been leading tours for al…
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