Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 First part chapter II - Captain Cook’s predecessors part 1a

In which the intrepid voyage of Commodore Byron unfolds through perilous seas and inhospitable lands, revealing desolate shores, remarkable encounters with native peoples, and the relentless challenge...

1 Okt 31min

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 the intrepid Cavelier de la Sale embarks upon daring explorations and fortifications across the vast American wilderness, contending with treacherous mutinies, hostile forces, and ill-fated v...

29 Sep 27min

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