Pytheas and the Circumnavigation of Britain
In about 325 BCE Pytheas of Massalia begins one of the first great voyages of discovery when he sets out into the land of the Celts to find the legendary island of Britain. In the process, Pytheas wil...
2 Mars 201828min
Christopher Columbus - Part 7
In the final episode in our seven-part series on Christopher Columbus, the Admiral and his crew find themselves stranded on the island of Jamaica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
19 Feb 201838min
Christopher Columbus - Part 6
Columbus sets out on his fourth and final voyage. This time he's been ordered to find a passage to Asia - a voyage that will take him along the Central American coast. Learn more about your ad choices...
1 Feb 201831min
Christopher Columbus - Part 5
In his third voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus searched out the rumored lands to the south - and in the process, discover the South American continent. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
20 Dec 201735min
Christopher Columbus - Part 4
Part 4 in our series on Christopher Columbus details his exploration of Cuba and Jamaica, plus his subjugation of Hispaniola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Nov 201729min
Christopher Columbus - Part 3
Christopher Columbus heads to the New World for a second voyage. This time he has 17 ships and more than 1,200 men. The object is to establish a viable commercial enterprise in this newly discovered l...
2 Nov 201737min
Christopher Columbus - Part 2
Christopher Columbus sets off on his historic first voyage - one that would become the most important voyage of discovery in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Okt 201739min
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
