Episode 9 - Polybius on the Trail of the Ancients
Episode 9 - Polybius on the Trail of the Ancients
In this episode, we look at the life of historian Polybius, a mediocre explorer who nonetheless, by virtue of being in t... Read more
5 May 2017
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47mins
Episode 8 - Eratosthenes and the Invention of Geography
Episode 8 - Eratosthenes and the Invention of Geography
In this episode, we take a short step back in time and look at the invention of the academic discipline of geography by ... Read more
25 Feb 2017
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42mins
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Episode 7 - Eudoxus of Cyzicus Doesn't Always Drink Beer, But When He Does...
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In this episode, we take a look at the fascinating life and adventures of Eudoxus of Cyzicus, one of the most colourful ... Read more
7 Jan 2017
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Episode 6 - Early Hellenistic Exploration with the Pseudo-Skylax
Episode 6 - Early Hellenistic Exploration with the Pseudo-Skylax
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21 Nov 2016
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Episode 5 - Tylos and the Arabian Coast
Episode 5 - Tylos and the Arabian Coast
In this episode, we look at the brief and abortive Greek attempts to explore and circumnavitage the Arabian coast, with ... Read more
16 Oct 2016
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35mins
Episode 4D - The Coast of Gedrosia
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In this last part of our 4-part series looking at Nearchus' adventures in India and the Indian Ocean, we follow the navi... Read more
12 Sep 2016
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52mins
Episode 4C - Into the Indian Ocean
Episode 4C - Into the Indian Ocean
In this episode, we follow Nearchus and his fleet as they brave the Southeastern monsoon and cope with dwindling water r... Read more
1 Aug 2016
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54mins
Episode 4B - Down the Indus River
Episode 4B - Down the Indus River
In this second part covering Alexander and Nearchus' travels into India, we follow Alexander's army and fleet as it sail... Read more
3 Jul 2016
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44mins
Episode 4A - Nearchus and Alexander in India
Episode 4A - Nearchus and Alexander in India
In this episode, I introduce Nearchus' early life and voyage with Alexander's troops into India, and look at the various... Read more
5 Jun 2016
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51mins
Episode 3B - North, to Ultima Thule
Episode 3B - North, to Ultima Thule
In this episode, we follow the second half of Pytheas' journey as he travels along the western coast of Britain to the f... Read more
7 May 2016
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42mins
