March 2016 – The History of Exploration Podcast

In this episode, we explore the thrilling and terrifying journey of the Carthaginian explorer Hanno the Navigator south along the coast of West Africa, and examine the indirect way in which the details about his voyage have come down to us. http://traffic.libsyn.com/historyofexploration/UPDATED_Episode_2_-_The_Voyage_of_Hanno_the_Navigator.mp3 This map shows the likely route taken by Hanno as he sailed south … Continue reading Episode 2: The Voyage of Hanno the Navigator

We begin in 500 BCE in order to set the stage for the coming voyages of the early Mediterranean explorers, as well as take a look at Necho II’s reported expedition to circumnagivate Africa. http://traffic.libsyn.com/historyofexploration/Episode_1_-_Necho_IIs_Expedition_and_the_Early_Mediterranean_Explorers.mp3 A statue of Egyptian Pharaoh Necho II, who launched the Phoenician expedition to circumnavigate Libya (Africa). This is Anaximander’s world map, … Continue reading Episode 1: Necho II’s Expedition and the Early Mediterranean Explorers

Here, I introduce the podcast and the ways in which I will look at exploration throughout history. I also lay out some of the ways in which you can contact me to share your thoughts on improving the podcast. http://traffic.libsyn.com/historyofexploration/Episode_0_Introduction.mp3