Xu Fu and the Exploration of Japan
In 219 BCE, Xu Fu, a Chinese explorer and alchemist, would set out in search of the elixir of life for Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Instead, legend says he discovered Japan - and maybe even became the islan...
12 Juli 202016min
The Burke and Wills Expedition – Part 8 – The Fate of John King and the Legacy of the VEE
In the final super-sized episode (part 8) of the Burke and Wills Expedition, we take a look at the fate of John King – the last unaccounted for member of the VEE. We then cover the aftermath of the ex...
6 Juli 202057min
The Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 7 - The Mount Hopeless Gamble
In Part 7 of our series, Burke, Wills and King make a desperate stab at making for Mount Hopeless. While much closer than Menindee, the three men do not know the way or have accurate directions. Meanw...
23 Juni 202034min
The Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 6 - The Return
In part 6 of our series, Robert Burke and his comrades begin their journey from the northern coast of Australia to the depot at Cooper's Creek. They are low on supplies and their health is waning. Mea...
15 Juni 202029min
The Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 5 - Across Australia
In part 5 of our series Robert Burke and William Wills lead a small contingent of men into the outback of Australia in an attempt to reach reach the north coast - and in the process become the first m...
4 Juni 202032min
The Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 4 - Cooper's Creek
In part 4 of our series, Burke and Wills travel north to Cooper's Creek, where they establish a supply depot. Burke will spend a month scouting the area to the north, before finally departing for the ...
25 Maj 202042min
The Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 3 - Menindee
In part 3 of our series, the Victorian Exploring Expedition travels from Melbourne to the frontier outpost of Menindee on the Darling River. Along the way, the VEE will undergo a transformation as man...
12 Maj 202036min
The Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 2 - Preparation and Departure
In part 2 of our series, Robert Burke and the Exploration Committee hire men for the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE), including William Wills - who will serve the expedition's surveyor, meteorolo...
4 Maj 202031min
