The Vivaldi Brothers and the first attempt to sail from Europe to India via the Cape Route

The Vivaldi Brothers and the first attempt to sail from Europe to India via the Cape Route

In 1291, two Genoese brothers, Vandino and Ugolino Vivaldi, led the first known attempt to sail from Europe to India by going around the southern tip of Africa. The attempt - which failed - would generate rumors and speculation for hundreds of years. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers Visit https://rexmd.com/explorers and get up to 95% off ED treatment Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Christopher Columbus - Part 1

Christopher Columbus - Part 1

Christopher Columbus tries to secure backing for an expedition to cross the Atlantic in a daring attempt to reach Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Sep 201730min

Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River - Part 2

Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River - Part 2

Francisco de Orellana heads down the Amazon River in a desperate bid to return to civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Sep 20171h 16min

Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River - Part 1

Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River - Part 1

Francisco de Orellana and Gonzalo Pizarro head over the Andes in search of El Dorado - the City of Gold. Instead, they only find death, forcing Orellana to begin a desperate 4,000 mile journey down th...

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Zheng He and the Chinese Treasure Fleet

Zheng He and the Chinese Treasure Fleet

Zheng He commands the legendary Chinese Treasure Fleet, which sailed the Indian Ocean in the 15th century Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Apr 20171h 13min

Étienne Brûlé and the Exploration of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River

Étienne Brûlé and the Exploration of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River

Étienne Brûlé, the most famous of the Coureur de bois, explores the lands around the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Feb 201734min

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Part 2

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Part 2

In one of the greatest journeys of survival - and exploration - ever recorded, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca begins a 2,500 mile trek across Mexico in a bid to return to Spanish territory. Learn more abo...

9 Feb 201736min

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Part 1

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Part 1

Stranded and alone in modern day Texas, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca begins a remarkable eight year struggle to return home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 201733min

Pánfilo de Narváez and the Narváez Expedition

Pánfilo de Narváez and the Narváez Expedition

Spanish conquistador Pánfilo de Narváez heads to Florida in search of gold - only to find lots and lots of misery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jan 201735min

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