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Latest episodes

• Walter Raleigh - Part 5 - The sacking of Cadiz and two more Spanish Armadas

  September 29, 2026 · 33 min

  The war with Spain continues. Raleigh is badly injured in the attack and sacking of Cadiz, and King Philip organizes not just one new armada - but two - to try and finally overthrow Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Robert Devereux - the Earl of Essex…

• Walter Raleigh - Part 4 - The Search for El Dorado

  September 9, 2026 · 37 min

  On the outs with the queen, Raleigh makes a huge gamble by organizing an expedition to find the legendary El Dorado in Guyana (aka Guiana). In this episode we cover Raleigh's expedition that he hopes will make him a fortune - and get him…

• Exploring an Explorers Podcast Tour

  September 1, 2026 · 2 min

  Find out about a potential Explorers Podcast tour. And help us craft the perfect expedition for the explorer nerd in all of us. Take the survey: https://explorerspodcast.com/tour/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

• Walter Raleigh - Part 3 - War with Spain, the fate of the Roanoke Colony, and secret marriages

  August 31, 2026 · 39 min

  In part 3 of our series, we spend a lot of time talking about the continuing war with Spain - including the famous Spanish Armada. We also detail the fate of the Roanoke Colony, and discuss the fallout with Queen Elizabeth over Raleigh's…

• Walter Raleigh - Part 2 - Virginia Colony and the growing Spanish threat

  August 18, 2026 · 36 min

  In part 2 of our series, Raleigh rises up at the court of Queen Elizabeth. He also begins series of expeditions to North America - to try and establish the first permanent English settlement in the New World. While all that happens, the…

• Walter Raleigh - Part 1 - soldier, privateer, and courtier

  August 11, 2026 · 34 min

  Walter Raleigh would be one of the most recognizable person of the Elizabethan era. He was a soldier, explorer, adventurer, writer, poet and favorite of Queen Elizabeth. In part one of our story, we look at his humble beginnings, including…

• Stephen Bishop and the Exploration of Mammoth Cave

  July 21, 2026 · 32 min

  In the mid-1800s, Stephen Bishop - a slave - would emerge as one of the greatest cavers in history due to his explorations of Mammoth Cave - the world's most extensive cave system. Despite his status as an enslaved person, he became famous…

• Heinrich Barth - Part 7 - Journey home and later years

  July 7, 2026 · 39 min

  In the final part of our series, Barth crosses the Sahara a second time - this on his way home - ending his epic 5+ year journey through Central Africa. We then look at Barth's efforts to find recognition amongst his peers - as well as put…