James Cook - Part 1 - Early years, war and surveyor
In part 1 of our series on British explorer James Cook, we look at the man's younger years, plus his life in the Royal Navy - focusing on his time in the Seven Years' War, and several years surveying ...
29 Sep 202238min
Abel Tasman - Part 2 - the South Seas, New Guinea and Australia
In part 2 of our series, Abel Tasman wraps up his first voyage of discovery, then undertakes a second expedition - this time exploring the area between New Guinea and Australia. The Explorers Podcast ...
19 Sep 202230min
Abel Tasman - Part 1 - Tasmania and New Zealand
In part one of our series, Dutch Explorer Abel Tasman goes searching for the legendary continent of Terra Australis. Instead, he will find Tasmania and New Zealand. The Explorers Podcast is part of th...
13 Sep 202231min
Alice Morrison Interview
In this episode, we have a conversation with modern-day explorer, traveler and adventurer Alice Morrison - who has been described as 'Indiana Jones for Girls.' Morrison, who didn't start adventuring u...
6 Sep 20221h 2min
Fridtjof Nansen - Part 7 - Scientist, Diplomat and Humanitarian
In the final part of our series, we take a look at the second half of Nansen's life as a scientist, diplomat and humanitarian. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwaveme...
25 Aug 202235min
Fridtjof Nansen - Part 6 - The Fram Expedition: Return Home
Nansen and Johansen make their way from Franz Josef Land, while the Fram finds their way out of the ice and heads for Norway. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemed...
17 Aug 202229min
Fridtjof Nansen - Part 5 - The Fram Expedition: Attempt on the North Pole
Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen set off with three sledges and 28 dogs in an attempt to the reach the North Pole. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com ...
3 Aug 202249min
Fridtjof Nansen - Part 4 - The Fram Expedition: Into the Ice
Fridtjof Nansen and the Fram head into the Arctic waters in their bid to reach the North Pole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jul 202232min
