Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter VI part 2b - The pole and America.

In which the progress of eighteenth-century science and geography is illustrated through the meticulous astronomical and cartographical endeavours of Cassini, Picard, and their successors, whose measu...

30 Sep 25min

In which the perils and discoveries of maritime expeditions unfold upon the treacherous southern seas, where solitary castaways and intrepid sailors alike confront nature’s relentless challenges. Amon...

30 Sep 25min

In which we observe the arduous endeavours of early explorers like Hudson, Baffin, and Champlain as they traverse treacherous seas and unfamiliar territories in pursuit of discovery and colonisation, ...

28 Sep 17min

In which we follow the intrepid William Dampier as he roams the seas of the seventeenth century, engaging with buccaneers and uncovering unknown islands with a keen eye for detail and adventure. Also ...

28 Sep 17min

In which the intrepid voyages of early explorers like Quiros and Torrès reveal the distant isles and coasts of Oceania and New Guinea, their encounters coloured by the beauty, customs, and complexitie...

27 Sep 30min

In which the intrepid navigators Lemaire and Schouten chart new passages among the Moluccas and the distant islands of Oceania, facing both discovery and the unexpected consequences of their voyage. M...

27 Sep 23min

In which the seventeenth century unfolds as a time of apostolic fervour and gradual deepening of geographical knowledge, with missionaries taking up the mantle of discovery to dwell among distant peop...

26 Sep 14min