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Henry Hudson – Journey 1 Part 4: The Passage Around Greenland to England

(4 of 25) Overrun by ice, Hudson decides to head back home. What is Hudson’s route home on his first journey?

Henry Hudson – Journey 1 Part 3: Whales, Bears, Walruses and Seals

(3 of 25) Hudson reaches Svalbard, today part of Norway. What animals does Hudson see on his journey?

Henry Hudson – Journey 1 Part 2: Fog, Gales, Wind and Ice in Svalbard

(2 of 25) Hudson heads up the Greenland coast on his first voyage. How is Hudson’s first journey into the Arctic circle?

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?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. Top Ten Surprises

Sir Walter Raleigh's The Discovery of Guiana is a strange document, not so much a description of an expedition, more a case for conquest and colonisation. What were the most striking details of this eccentric document?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. Top Ten Events

What were the main events during Sir Walter Raleigh's search for El Dorado?

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 5. Pacific Death and Rescue

(5 of 5) Did Saavedra make it back to New Spain?

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 4. Circling the Western Pacific

(4 of 5) On their first attempt to return to New Spain, why was Saavedra forced to turn back? And which places did he visit on his wild goose chase?

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 3. The Found Captain and the Battle with the Portuguese

(3 of 5) What do the Saavedra's men find when they finally catch up with the Loasia expedition.

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 2. Philippine Islands Hijack and Rescue

(2 of 5) What happened to men from previous Spanish expeditions who were lost on the Philippines?