Long History

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 1. Who was Sir Walter Raleigh?

(1 of 18) Why did Sir Walter Raleigh write his document about his search for El Dorado? Listen to Sir Walter Raleigh’s own words, in his eccentric account of his expedition into the interior of northern South America. It was rumoured that the legendary El Dorado was just waiting to be discovered, and conquered, in this area.
 

One Year of Long History: The Most Memorable Events

Long History has just passed its first birthday. After recording eight historic documents over more than 170 episodes, which events stood out amongst the tales of mutiny, murder, discovery and colonisation we've covered? Listen to the moment Columbus landed on the Americas, the scene describing the death of Magellan and examples of Francis Drake's piracy, amongst others.

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 25. Rewarding their Escape

(25 of 25) How were the expedition members received when, five years after they began their journey, they finally reached New Spain?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 24. Newly Given Life in Pánuco

(24 of 25) How do the remaining expedition members react when they finally reach Spanish-speaking lands?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 23. The Coast or the Sea?

(23 of 25) The expedition has finally left the American mainland, but how is their time in the stormy waters of the gulf?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 22. Menaced in the Mississippi

(22 of 25) Five years into the journey, the expedition reaches one of its most perilous points. What happened to the remaining expedition members as they sailed the Mississippi?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 21. Boatbuilding in Arkansas

(21 of 25) After four years exploring the United States, how did the expedition members plan to return to the Spanish speaking world?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 20. Searching for a Route Home in Texas

(20 of 25) With a new leader, and having decided to return to Spanish-speaking lands, why did the expedition turn back from Texas?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 19. Into Texas

(19 of 25) With a new leader, what are the priorities of the expedition?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. 18. Death in Arkansas

(18 of 25) After three years exploring the North American mainland, how did Hernando de Soto’s story end, and who was his replacement?