Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.

The show covering all things health, wellness, culture and more.

The show for all of us who aren't old were better.

Each week, we'll interview superstars, experts and ordinary people doing extraordinary things all related to this wonderful experience of getting better, not just older.

Now, here's your host, the award-winning Paul Vogel-Zang.

Welcome back to another episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast where we delve into the stories that shape our world and enrich our lives.

I'm your host, Paul Vogel-Zang, and we're broadcasting from just outside of Washington, D.C. today.

We have a truly special episode that promises to be both enlightening and emotionally impactful.

We're about to embark on a journey back in time to the beaches of Normandy.

The site of the largest seaborn invasion in history, D.Day.

This monumental event changed the course of World War II and indeed the world, as we know it.

But how can you, especially those in our 60 plus Smithsonian Associates age group, experience this history firsthand?

How can you walk the same beaches, visit the same monuments, and feel the weight of that history?

Well, today we have someone who will guide us through this journey like no other.

We're honored to have Smithsonian Associate Kevin Denahy today.

Smithsonian Associate Kevin Denahy will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up in the title of his presentation is visiting the Normandy battlefields, a military history travel talk.

We have Kevin Denahy today to tell us briefly about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation because I know you'll want to see and hear him at Smithsonian Associates coming up.

Kevin Denahy will join us momentarily but briefly.

Kevin Denahy is a retired Army National Guard Colonel, Special Forces combat veteran, and the co-author of the D.Day visitors handbook his book, co-authored with Stephen Powers, is not just a historical guide, it's a practical manual for anyone planning to visit the Normandy battlefields.

From detailed maps and tours to recommendations of where to stay, dine, and even shop, Kevin Denahy has covered it all and here's the kicker.

Kevin Denahy has just released the 80th anniversary edition of his book, the D.Day visitors handbook revised and updated to make your planning easier and less stressful.

So whether you're a history buff of veteran or someone who wants to pay homage to this significant event, this episode is for you so grab your notepads.

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