Episodi

  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter III part 2a - The polar expedition and the search for the north-west passage.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter III part 2a - The polar expedition and the search for the north-west passage.
    Sep 24 2026
    In which we follow the intrepid voyages of early European explorers like Verrazzano and Cartier, who navigate uncharted coasts and encounter indigenous peoples with curiosity and tentative trade, all amidst the trials of storms, unfamiliar landscapes, and the desperate search for passage and riches. We also glimpse the daring Arctic expeditions of Frobisher and Davis, whose brave attempts to pierce the icy northern realms reveal a resolute spirit tempered by the harsh realities of nature’s frozen barriers.
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    38 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter III part 1a - The polar expedition and the search for the north-west passage.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter III part 1a - The polar expedition and the search for the north-west passage.
    Sep 23 2026
    In which the intrepid voyages of the Northmen unfurl across icy seas and unknown shores, unveiling early settlements in Iceland, Greenland, and the mysterious Vinland, while the echoes of their sagas and runic inscriptions trace the bold footsteps of these northern pioneers. We also encounter the ventures of the Zeno family and the Cortereals, whose navigation along the coasts of North America hints at a rich tapestry of discovery preceding Columbus’s famed expedition.
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    35 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter II part 2 - The first voyage round the world.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter II part 2 - The first voyage round the world.
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the intrepid Spaniards, under Magellan’s stern command, face mutiny and perilous seas while seeking a fabled strait through hostile lands and encounter islands of both bounty and thievery. With resolute spirit and careful navigation, they venture into unknown archipelagos, forging uneasy alliances with natives while enduring starvation and scurvy on the vast, tranquil ocean they name the Pacific.
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    25 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 3b - The conquerors of central America.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 3b - The conquerors of central America.
    Sep 21 2026
    In which the reader is transported to the tumultuous epoch of Spanish conquest in Peru, where fraternal strife weakens a once-mighty empire and Pizarro, with a modest band of soldiers, advances into hostile lands under the guise of diplomacy. Woven through this narrative are moments of grand procession, duplicitous parley, and the tragic collision of cultures, illuminated by the glitter of immeasurable treasures and the shadow of impending ruin.
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    27 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 2c - The conquerors of central America.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 2c - The conquerors of central America.
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the relentless expedition of Cortès is recounted, detailing his arduous campaigns, strategic ingenuity in naval construction, and the complex relations with indigenous allies amid the siege and fall of the Aztec capital. The narrative then turns to his subsequent explorations, political challenges, and the twilight of a life marked by adventurous triumphs and poignant disappointments.
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    19 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 2b - The conquerors of central America.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 2b - The conquerors of central America.
    Sep 19 2026
    In which the bold Spaniard Cortès navigates the complex politics of the Aztec empire, securing the reluctant submission of Emperor Montezuma while contending with both native hostility and rival forces sent to depose him. The narrative then follows the harrowing nighttime retreat from Mexico, marked by fierce battles and narrow escapes that test the resolve and fortunes of the conquistadors amidst the vast and vibrant Aztec realm.
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    21 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 1b - The conquerors of central America.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 Second Part Chapter I part 1b - The conquerors of central America.
    Sep 18 2026
    In which the intrepid Spanish explorers, led by figures such as Juan de la Cosa, Ponce de Leon, and Balboa, navigate treacherous coasts and dense tropical forests, unraveling the geography of the New World while contending with fierce indigenous resistance and the ambitions of rival conquistadors. The narrative gently unveils the early encounters with vast empires, the trial and triumphs of colonisation, and the complex ambitions and rivalries that shape these daring voyages of discovery.
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    25 min
  • Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter VIII part 2a - The conquest of India and of the spice countries.

    Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter VIII part 2a - The conquest of India and of the spice countries.
    Sep 17 2026
    In which the valiant Portuguese navigators, led by men such as Vasco da Gama and Alfonzo d'Albuquerque, embark upon ambitious voyages that weave together exploration, commerce, and the fortification of dominion along the eastern coasts of Africa and India. These episodes recount acts of both daring enterprise and stern reprisals, as the nascent empire strives to impose its sway upon distant and often resistant realms through a combination of maritime prowess and martial resolve.
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    35 min