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Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 4 - the first voyage of the Astrolabe (continued) Apr 01, 2024

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In part four of our series, d'Urville takes the Astrolabe through islands of the Pacific, and goes in search of the lost expedition of Jean François de Galaup Lapérouse. On his return to France, he will play a small role in the Revolution of 1830.

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Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 3 - the first voyage of the Astrolabe Mar 18, 2024

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Jules Dumont d'Urville returns to the South Pacific about the Astrolabe. In this episode, we explore Australia, New Zealand and the Tongan Islands. The ship will - multiple times - find itself stuck on reefs. The episode will end with d'Urville bombarding the Tongans after seize numerous hostages in hope of obtaining French weapons, supplies and military expertise.

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Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 2 - Coquille Expedition Mar 11, 2024

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In 1822, d'Urville set off on his first epic voyage - a three year expedition around the world as the 2nd-in-command of the Coquille. The voyage will take him to the Falkland Islands, South America, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand and more.

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Jules Dumont d’Urville – Part 1 – Early life and the Venus de Milo Mar 04, 2024

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In part 1 of our series, we look at d’Urville’s early life, including his journey into the French Navy during the Napoleonic era. We then look at his first scientific expedition about the Chevrette – which will include a journey to the Greek island of Milos. There, d’Urville will play a key part in the acquisition of the famed Venus de Milo for France.

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Freya Stark - Part 6 - WWII and later years Feb 26, 2024

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In the final episode on the life of Freya Stark, we take a look at her work in the Middle East in World War II, as well as the latter half of her life - including her many publications. We finish up with a look at the legacy of our explorer and traveler.

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Freya Stark - Part 5 - Yemen Feb 19, 2024

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Between 1935 and 1938, Freya Stark took part in two expeditions into the mountains of Yemen, looking to find the lost city of Shabwa, and document the incense route that had thrived on the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years.

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Freya Stark - Part 4 - Treasure Hunting in Luristan Feb 12, 2024

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In this episode we follow Freya Stark on two expeditions into Luristan - which is western Persia. She will go into these wild and unexplored regions in search of bronze relics and treasure. We also cover the publication of Stark's first book, The Valleys of the Assassins: and Other Persian Travels.

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Freya Stark - Part 3 - The Lost Assassin Fortress and Solomon's Throne Feb 05, 2024

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Freya Stark returns to the mountains of northern Persia in search of Lambsar - the lost fortress of the Order of Assassins. She will also nearly die after contracting malaria, and make an attempt to climb the mountain known as Solomon's Throne.

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Freya Stark - Part 2 - The Valley of the Assassins Jan 23, 2024

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In part 2 of our series, Stark heads into the mountains of Persia in search of the Valley of the Assassins - as well as the ruins of their legendary fortresses - including Alamut and Lambsar castles.

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Freya Stark - Part 1 - Early life and the lands of the Druze Jan 15, 2024

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We take a look at the early life of Freya Stark, including her near death as a youth, and her time as a nurse in WWI. We then take Stark on her first adventure, a journey into the forbidden lands of the the Druze - a secretive and closed society in modern-day Syria.

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