Jim Bridger - Part 2 - King of the Mountain Men
In part 2 of our series, we talk about the adventures Bridger had in his years as a trapper (1825-1840). We will also look at some of the people he encountered, and the places he visited. We will also...
5 Elo 202531min
Jim Bridger - Part 1 - Early Years and the Great Salt Lake
We talk about the early years of Bridger's life, including his path on becoming a veteran trapper and mountain man. This episode also includes Bridger's reaching of the Great Salt Lake - him being the...
22 Heinä 202534min
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 8
In the final chapter of our saga we focus on another civil war in Peru - this between Gonzalo Pizarro and the Spanish Crown. We then detail the end of the Inca Empire. The Explorers Podcast is par...
8 Heinä 202544min
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 7
The Spanish continue to explore Peru and the lands beyond, while unhappy supporters of the late Diego de Almagro plot their revenge. It will mark a bloody end for many of our drama's characters. Th...
24 Kesä 202532min
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 6
The rivalry comes to a head between Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro at the Battle of Las Salinas. Meanwhile, the ever pesky Inca under Manco continue to be a thorn in the side of the Spanish, r...
19 Kesä 202536min
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 5
The siege of Cusco continues while an army of 50,000 bears down on Francisco Pizarro in Lima. Meanwhile, Manco Inca is forced to make a major decision when Diego de Almagro makes his long awaited retu...
10 Kesä 202532min
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 4
In part 4 of our series, Diego de Almagro heads south on his own expedition of conquest. Meanwhile, the treatment of the Inca people at the hands of the Spanish drives the young emperor, Manco, to plo...
27 Touko 202534min
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 3
In this episode, the Inca Emperor, Atahualpa, offers Pizarro massive roomful of gold in exchange for his freedom. After that, it is on to Cusco - the empire's capital and its wealthiest city. The E...
20 Touko 202536min
