Henry Hudson – Journey 1 Part 1: Introduction. Frozen in Shetland and Greenland

(1 of 25) How did the Hudson, New York’s famous river, and Canada’s vast Hudson Bay get their names? In this series, by Long History, we’ll listen to Henry Hudson's Diverse Voyages and Northern Discoveries to find out about Hudson's famous journeys to discover a route the Far East via the North. Listen to the words of the man himself and people who took part in the voyages.

In this episode the famous navigator's first journey begins. Where does Hudson explore first?