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The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

The Explorers Podcast is about the greatest explorers and explorations in history.

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31:30

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 6/8

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2019/03/15

Lewis and Clark lead the Corps east - up the Columbia River and over the Rocky Mountains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35:47

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 5/8

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2018/12/16

Lewis and Clark fight their way across the Rocky Mountains and make for the Pacific Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40:06

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 4/8

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2018/10/04

Lewis and Clark struggle up the Missouri River and find that there is no easy route over the Rocky Mountains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44:26

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery – Part 3/8

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2018/08/15

In the late summer and fall of 1804, Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery head into the lands of the powerful Sioux nation, aiming to reach the Mandan Villages, located near modern-day Bismarck, North Dakota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39:33

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 2/8

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2018/06/24

Lewis and Clark head up the Missouri River in the spring of 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53:52

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 1/8

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2018/06/12

In Part 1 of our series, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark prepare to lead the Corps of Discovery west in an attempt to reach the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we go into the background of the Louisiana Territory, discuss the man most responsible for the expedition (Thomas Jefferson), and look into the backgrounds of Lewis and Clark. We then get the two men to St. Louis as they assemble their expedition - and prepare to head into the unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

32:52

Nellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 3/3

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2018/05/17

In January of 1890, Nellie Bly sailed from Japan in her race around the world. And while the ocean voyage would present its own challenges, a massive snowstorm in the American west would threaten Bly's attempt to defeat Phileas Fogg - as well as her rival - Elizabeth Bisland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25:31

Nellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 2/3

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2018/05/10

Delayed ships, monsoons and other obstacles test journalist Nellie Bly as she travels from France to Asia, Meanwhile, her rival in the race around the world, Elizabeth Bisland, threatens to upstage Bly by beating her back to New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28:58

Nellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 1/3

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2018/05/03

In 1889, a New York Journalist, Nellie Bly, began a journey to civrcumnativage the globe. Her goal was to best Phileas Fogg - the hero of Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days." Little did she know that a rival publication would send their own reporter on a similar journey - only heading in the opposite direction - setting up a dramatic race that would capture the attention of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28:15

Pytheas and the Circumnavigation of Britain

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2018/03/02

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 will be the first known man to circumnavigate the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38:46

Christopher Columbus - Part 7/7

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2018/02/19

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/adchoices

31:30

Christopher Columbus - Part 6/7

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2018/02/01

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35:30

Christopher Columbus - Part 5/7

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2017/12/20

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29:17

Christopher Columbus - Part 4/7

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2017/11/14

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

37:27

Christopher Columbus - Part 3/7

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2017/11/02

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 land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39:32

Christopher Columbus - Part 2/7

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2017/10/05

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

30:09

Christopher Columbus - Part 1/7

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2017/09/19

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

76:36

Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the...

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2017/09/08

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

53:23

Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the...

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2017/05/08

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 the Amazon to reach safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

73:52

Zheng He and the Chinese Treasure Fleet

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2017/04/25

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

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