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Alexander von Humboldt - Part 6 - Legacy Jan 02, 2024

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In the final episode in our series on Humboldt, we discuss the remainder of his life, including his epic Kosmos (aka Cosmos). We then talk about the enormous legacy of Humboldt.

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Alexander von Humboldt - Part 5 - Russia Dec 27, 2023

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In 1829, Humboldt heads off to Russia to investigate the Ural Mountains for the Czar. Humboldt would be severely restricted by the Russian government, but that would not stop him from venturing off the beaten track for 2,000 miles - even reaching China. It will be Humboldt's last expedition.

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Alexander von Humboldt - Part 4 - Mexico and the United States Dec 11, 2023

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Humboldt does a deep dive into New Spain - aka Mexico - then visits Thomas Jefferson in the United States. We also cover Humboldt's life upon his return to Europe - a span of 25 years.

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Alexander von Humboldt - Part 3 - The Andes Mountains Dec 05, 2023

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Alexander von Humboldt returns to South America, traveling into the jungles to the city of Bogota, and then over the Andes Mountains. Here he will do extensive studies on volcanoes, and crystallize ideas that will be critical to his idea of Naturgemälde.

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Alexander von Humboldt - Part 2 - The Orinoco Expedition Nov 21, 2023

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Alexander von Humboldt arrives in South America, and conducts an expedition up the Orinoco River in search of the Casiquiare canal - which legend says connected the Orinoco and Amazon rivers. His experiences help him develop some of his most influential and revolutionary scientific theories.

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Alexander von Humboldt - Part 1 Nov 07, 2023

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Part one of our series introduces us to Alexander von Humboldt - one of the most influential scientists and thinkers of the 19th century - and the man known as the 'Father of Ecology'. In this episode, we cover Humboldt's early years, detailing how he grew into one of Europe's most innovative scientists. We finish up with Humboldt setting off to South America on a voyage of discovery that will cover five years.

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The Opening of Japan Oct 24, 2023

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This episode takes a look at the first Europeans to reach the island of Japan in 1543. The two men - António Mota and Francisco Zeimoto - were Portuguese merchants. Their visit would transform Japanese society with the introduction of the arquebus - an early musket.

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Belgica Expedition - Interview with Author Julian Sancton Oct 09, 2023

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In the final episode in the Belgica Expedition, we have a conversation with New York Times best-selling author Julian Sancton, who wrote the book "Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica's Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night". This is the definitive book about the expedition. In our talk, Sancton discusses the challenges, surprises and rewards of writing the book.

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Belgica Expedition - Part 5 Sep 28, 2023

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In the final chapter of the Belgica saga, the ship and her crew struggle to find a way out of the Antarctic ice pack. As they do so, the men struggle with the physical and mental health as they face yet another year trapped in the pack.

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Belgica Expedition - Part 4 Sep 18, 2023

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As the winter of 1898 approaches, the Belgica and her crew prepare to endure 70 days of darkness. No one in history had endured a winter in the Antarctic environment. What follows will include extreme cold, isolation, madness and death.

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