The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 546: The History of Adventure
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Apr 29, 2024 Guest
Peter Stark
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Ryan Callaghan
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Brody Henderson
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Randall Williams
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Phil Taylor
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Corinne Schneider
Adventure historian Peter Stark and a diverse panel discuss topics like Washington's youthful mishaps, narwhal hunting with Inuit, and lost Pacific Empires. They explore land scenarios, old waterways, and Arctic ecosystems, touching on dinosaurs, box jellies, and Jefferson's empire dreams.
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Adventure Historian
- Peter Stark now calls himself an adventure historian.
- He focuses on historical figures and their wilderness experiences.
Astor's Beaver Legacy
- John Jacob Astor became rich from the fur trade, particularly beaver pelts.
- The Astor Place subway station in New York features a beaver tile.
Young Washington's Wilderness Trials
- George Washington had extensive wilderness experience in his youth, shaping his later career.
- His early life was marked by mistakes and near-death experiences.