Thinking in English Percy Fawcett | The Real Life Indiana Jones (English Learning for Curious Minds)
Apr 6, 2025
24:29
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In this episode of English Learning for Curious Minds, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z."
Often compared to a real-life Indiana Jones, Fawcett's life was filled with adventure, mystery, and a relentless quest to prove the Amazon held secrets beyond our imagination.
- Percy Fawcett: Real-life Indiana Jones
- Fawcett's early life and aristocratic background
- His fascination with exploration and adventure
- His expeditions in the Amazon rainforest
- Fawcett's quest for the lost city "Z"
- Impact of World War I on Fawcett's views
- 1925 expedition disappearance with son and friend
- Various theories on Fawcett's mysterious fate
- Legacy and influence of Percy Fawcett's explorations
- The possible existence of advanced Amazon civilisations
Full interactive transcript, subtitles, key vocabulary & study pack PDF available (for free) at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/percy-fawcett
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