The Explorers Podcast
Freya Stark - Part 3 - The Lost Assassin Fortress and Solomon's Throne
Feb 5, 2024
Freya Stark explores the lost fortress of the Order of Assassins and falls ill with malaria. She encounters a doctor in a remote area and faces challenges on her journey. Learn about Stark's adventurous expeditions and her role in World War II.
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- Freya Stark's map-making skills were highly valued and praised by British intelligence, making her maps superior to anything they had.
- Stark's willingness to engage with and learn from the native people she encountered proved invaluable in her exploration, helping her establish rapport and friendships.
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Freya Stark's passion for travel and exploration
Freya Stark, an explorer and traveler, developed a deep passion for traveling and exploring during her expeditions in the mountains of northern Persia. She found freedom in the mountains and among the native people she encountered. Stark's map-making skills were highly valued and praised by British intelligence. Her detailed maps were far superior to anything they had. Her travel stories caught the attention of the Royal Geographical Society, leading to their sponsorship of her return journey to Persia.
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