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Nellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 3 May 17, 2018

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In January of 1890, Nellie Bly sailed from Japan in her race around the world. And while the ocean voyage would present its own challenges, a massive snowstorm in the American west would threaten Bly's attempt to defeat Phileas Fogg - as well as her rival - Elizabeth Bisland.

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Nellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 2 May 10, 2018

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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.

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Nellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 1 May 03, 2018

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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.

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Pytheas and the Circumnavigation of Britain Mar 02, 2018

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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.

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Christopher Columbus - Part 7 Feb 19, 2018

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In the final episode in our seven-part series on Christopher Columbus, the Admiral and his crew find themselves stranded on the island of Jamaica.

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Christopher Columbus - Part 6 Feb 01, 2018

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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.

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Christopher Columbus - Part 5 Dec 20, 2017

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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.

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Christopher Columbus - Part 4 Nov 14, 2017

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Part 4 in our series on Christopher Columbus details his exploration of Cuba and Jamaica, plus his subjugation of Hispaniola.

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Christopher Columbus - Part 3 Nov 02, 2017

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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.

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Christopher Columbus - Part 2 Oct 05, 2017

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Christopher Columbus sets off on his historic first voyage - one that would become the most important voyage of discovery in history.

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