The Explorers Podcast

René Caillié, a French explorer born into poverty, aimed to be the first European to reach Timbuktu and survive. The discussion unveils the fascinating history of Timbuktu as a vibrant cultural and trade center during the Mali Empire. It dives into Caillié's challenging early life and his adventurous spirit sparked by the allure of exploration. Listeners learn about his determination to adapt within local cultures and the personal and societal challenges he faced on his daring quest across West Africa.

In the final part of our series on American frontiersman Daniel Boone, we take him through his final years in Kentucky - where he was a surveyor, innkeeper and many other things. But the largest part of this episode will cover Boone's final two decades, where he lived on the frontier of Missouri. This includes expeditions and adventures - some lasting more than six months. We wrap things up with a look at the legacy of Daniel Boone.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of our series takes through the frontier wars that took place during the American Revolution from 1778-1783. This will include the Siege of Boonesborough and the disastrous Battle of Blue Licks - in which Boone would lose another son. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 3 of our series, Daniel Boone and the settlers of Kentucky struggle to survive in the early years of the American Revolution. Boonesborough will withstand many attacks. Also, Boone's own daughter will be kidnapped - making for one of the most dramatic events in Boone's life. We will wrap up with Boone's capture of the Shawnee in 1778.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 2 of our series, Daniel Boone becomes a woodsmen of legend as he comes to know Kentucky like no man. In the process, he will identify the Cumberland Gap - one of the great mountain passes in American history - and establish the first European settlement in Kentucky - Boonesborough. In the process, he will lose his eldest son in the never-ending wars with the native Indians.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first part of our series on American pioneer Daniel Boone, we look at his early life, including his years growing up on the North Carolina frontier, his time in the French and Indian War, and his first excursions over the Appalachian Mountains. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second - and final - part of our series on Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci, we look at his third voyage, touch on his 'fourth' voyage, and then discuss his legacy - including how his name became attached to two continents.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 1 of 2, we take a look at the early years of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, including his younger years in Florence. We then explain how he got into the business of exploration, and examine the first two voyages attributed to the man.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1626, Father Estêvão Cacella and his assistant, Father João Cabral, set out from the region of Bengal and into the Himalayan mountains. The two Jesuit missionaries would become the first Europeans to reach the kingdoms of Bhutan, Nepal and parts of Tibet. In the process, they would provide the world with the oldest and most detailed look at Bhutan's legends - Ngawang Namgyal - and his kingdom. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville's final Antarctic voyage, facing challenges, rival interactions with American vessels, and tragic death in a train accident. Reflecting on his impact, legacy, and contributions to exploration and geographical features.