
Alexander von Humboldt - Part 5 - Russia
The Explorers Podcast
Humboldt's Journey Through the Eurasian Steppe
This chapter follows Alexander von Humboldt as he faces rough conditions, encounters an anthrax epidemic, explores mines, and collects samples in the Altye Mountains. Humboldt celebrates his birthday, visits the Caspian Sea, and concludes his expedition with lasting impact on the scientific community.
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