The Explorers Podcast

Delayed ships, monsoons and other obstacles test journalist Nellie Bly as she travels from France to Asia, Meanwhile, her rival in the race around the world, Elizabeth Bisland, threatens to upstage Bly by beating her back to New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1889, a New York Journalist, Nellie Bly, began a journey to civrcumnativage the globe. Her goal was to best Phileas Fogg - the hero of Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days." Little did she know that a rival publication would send their own reporter on a similar journey - only heading in the opposite direction - setting up a dramatic race that would capture the attention of the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In about 325 BCE Pytheas of Massalia begins one of the first great voyages of discovery when he sets out into the land of the Celts to find the legendary island of Britain. In the process, Pytheas will be the first known man to circumnavigate the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Columbus and his crew find themselves stranded on the island of Jamaica. They face the challenges of getting off the island, dealing with mutiny, and manipulating the local natives. The chapter also explores Columbus's declining health, his relationship with King Ferdinand, and his eventual death. It covers the burial and journey of Christopher Columbus's body after his death, as well as the legacy and impact of key figures in his life. The chapter concludes with speculation on the alternative outcomes if Columbus had not discovered the Americas.

Columbus sets out on his fourth and final voyage. This time he's been ordered to find a passage to Asia - a voyage that will take him along the Central American coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his third voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus searched out the rumored lands to the south - and in the process, discover the South American continent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 in our series on Christopher Columbus details his exploration of Cuba and Jamaica, plus his subjugation of Hispaniola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Columbus heads to the New World for a second voyage. This time he has 17 ships and more than 1,200 men. The object is to establish a viable commercial enterprise in this newly discovered land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Columbus embarks on his historic voyage, encounters setbacks with a broken rudder, but successfully repairs it. He continues his westward journey in search of land, encounters interesting sights, and eventually discovers a primitive island with naked people. Columbus explores the New World, interacts with natives, maps his routes, and claims lands for Spain. Despite not finding large quantities of precious items, Columbus evaluates the potential for settlement and is appointed as the leader of the second voyage.

Christopher Columbus seeks backing for his daring expedition to reach Asia by crossing the Atlantic. The podcast covers his early life, ambitions, and confrontations with Ferdinand and Isabella. It also discusses his attempts to gain support for his expedition and his audacious quest to sail into uncharted territory.