The Explorers Podcast

Neptune's Fortune - An interview with author Julian Sancton

This is the story of the world's most valuable sunken treasure galleon - the San José - lost off the coast of Colombia in 1708. "Neptune's Gold: The Billion-Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Span...

2026-04-21

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Juan Ponce de León - Part 2 - Explorer

Ponce de León's goes from conquistador to explorer in the second part of our series. This time, he conducts two expeditions of exploration in search of the island of Beniny - which turns out to be Flo...

2026-04-07

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Juan Ponce de León - Part 1 - Conquistador

In part one of our story, we look at Ponce de León's life as a conquistador - including his part in the subjugation of Hispaniola, then his exploration, conquest, and settlement of Puerto Rico, and fi...

2026-03-31

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Semyon Dezhnev and the exploration of Siberia

In 1648, a Russian expedition with seven boats and 90 men set out on the Arctic Ocean – above Siberia – to find rich lands to the east. The expedition would – in time – be led by Semyon Dezhnev – a Co...

2026-03-17

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Monet Izabeth - the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the South Pole

In January of 2026, Monet Izabeth completed a 57-day expedition in Antarctica, becoming the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the South Pole. In this episode, we interview her, and...

2026-03-10

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 7 - The Terra Nova Expedition - The Journey Home

In the final part in our series, Scott and his team set off for their base - disappointed at being beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen and the Norwegians. The result will be a tragedy of epic p...

2026-03-03

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 6 - The Terra Nova Expedition - Race to the Pole

Scott sets out for the South Pole in November of 1911 - trying to attempting the Norwegian team under Roald Amundsen. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at ...

2026-02-18

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 5 - The Terra Nova Expedition

Scott slowly prepares for a return to Antarctica - but rivals abound - including the Americans, Swedes, Japanese, Germans and French. But the greatest challenger - Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen - ...

2026-02-04

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 4 - The Discovery Expedition and Fame

Scott makes a record-setting excursion through the Transantarctic Mountains to cap off his historic Discovery expedition. He then returns to Great Britain a national hero. But as others - including Er...

2026-01-21

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 3 - The Discovery Expedition - Farthest South

In this episode, Scott - along with Dr. Edward Wilson and Ernest Shackleton - sets out across the Great Ice Barrier to make a farthest south record - and possibly reach the South Pole. Sponsors: Qui...

2026-01-13

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 2 - The Discovery Expedition

In part 2 of our series, Scott leads the Discovery to Antarctica. The expedition will explore the area around McMurdo Sound, as well as the Great Ice Barrier. There will be adventures and discoveries ...

2025-12-30

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Robert Falcon Scott - Part 1

In part 1 of our series, we look at the early life of Robert Falcon Scott - including his naval career. We also discuss the state of exploration regarding Antarctica - the last unexplored continent in...

2025-12-16

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The Polynesians

Around 1,000 AD, the Polynesians spread across the South Pacific like the tentacles of an octopus. Without metal or modern navigational tools, they sailed across thousands of miles of open ocean to fi...

2025-12-02

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Nero's Nile Expedition

In 61 AD, Roman Emperor Nero ordered an expedition up the Nile River - to explore the unknown lands to the south - and attempt to find the source of the mysterious river. This is the story of that exp...

2025-11-11

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The Vivaldi Brothers and the first attempt to sail from Europe to India via the Cape Route

In 1291, two Genoese brothers, Vandino and Ugolino Vivaldi, led the first known attempt to sail from Europe to India by going around the southern tip of Africa. The attempt - which failed - would gene...

2025-10-28

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HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 5 – A conversation with Hubert Sagnières

As a follow up to the Investigator series, we interviewed Hubert Sagnières - the author of "For Glory, Not Gold." We talk about a wide range of topics, including the Investigator, exploration in gener...

2025-10-24

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HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 4 – The Passage Conquered

Captain Robert McClure and the men of the Investigator work to complete their crossing of the Northwest Passage - albeit via three ships and two sledge journeys. Plus we look at the aftermath of the e...

2025-10-08

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HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 3 – Across the Passage

The HMS Investigator fights to survive two winters at Mercy Bay as the physical and mental health of the crew slowly starts to deteriorate. A desperate journey over the ice is planned - but the crew a...

2025-09-30

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HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 2 – The Parry Channel and Mercy Bay

In part 2 of our series, the HMS Investigator explores the areas around Banks Island and Victoria Island, before sailing into the Parry Channel - the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage. They wi...

2025-09-23

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HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 1 – Into the Arctic

In part 1 of our series, we look at the history of the search for the Northwest Passage, and the Lost Franklin Expedition. We then follow Captain Robert McClure as he leads the Investigator into the C...

2025-09-11

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