Reem Philby and Alan Morrissey Set to Embark on ‘Heart of Arabia’ expedition, a 1,300km journey across Saudi Arabia

The 966 interviews Reem Philby and Alan Morrissey, two of the four team members set to embark on the ‘Heart of Arabia’ expedition, a 1,300km journey across Saudi Arabia following the route of Harry St John (Abdullah) Philby that took place 105 years ago. Philby and Morrissey join The 966 to discuss the history of Philby’s 1917 mission to Ibn Saud, which earned him the Royal Geographical Society Founder’s Medal, as well as the journey and challenges ahead.