I mean, look, it’s nonsense historically - Napoleon didn’t defeat an army by shooting the pyramids to make masonry fall on them, nor did he lead a charge (sword swinging) at Borodino and Waterloo. No bird crapped on him while on the throne in Moscow. But it’s hilariously weird.

You can catch up on what happened so far with my full investigation, here:

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Country no. 86 for me, 4 on this £500 journey around the world: Sri Lanka!

Annnnnnnd country 85: Oman!

A big shout-out to my student Joe, who asked me to go to a small island to interview people… that was uninhabited. And had no phone signal. And meant a 2 mile walk back in 40 degree heat.

Good morning from… Country 84, Saudi Arabia! Arrived into Dammam last night, and currently having a traditional breakfast as students requested.

First leg is supposed to be a 3 hour layover in Budapest before the true destination.

But we have been stuck on Luton’s tarmac for 45 minutes so far and no sign we are going anywhere…

Leg two: London (Luton) to… ?

This is where the adventure begins.

No, it is real.