Long History

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History is food for the brain. On Long History we split historic source documents into chunks of around ten minutes so you hear about historic events from the people who took part. Our previous series have included first-hand accounts of journeys by Magellan, Drake, Columbus and more. Treat yourself to something nourishing, and listen to real history while you’re doing it.

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Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. Top Ten Events 15.05.2023 18:47

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 12.05.2023 11:56

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

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 4. Circling the Western Pacific 10.05.2023 14:09

(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 08.05.2023 13:04

(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 05.05.2023 13:05

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

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 1. Saavedra Sets off in a Leaky Boat 03.05.2023 14:52

(1 of 5) In 1527, Saavedra set off with the third ever Spanish expedition to cross the Pacific. The crew were searching for news of the previous expedition, headed by Loaisa. A decade had still not passed since Magellan's first ever European passage across the Pacific. These were pioneering, world-changing voyages. Did Saavedra find Loaisa?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. Top Ten Surprises 01.05.2023 22:15

What aspects stood out during Hernando de Soto's exploration of the area of the southern United States?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. Top Ten Events 28.04.2023 18:31

Hernando de Soto was one of the earliest Europeans to explore the area between today's Florida and Arkansas, taking in most of the states in between. What were the main events during Hernando de Soto's expedition?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 18. The Shining Glory of This Conquest 26.04.2023 19:11

(18 of 18) What arguments did Raleigh use to try to persuade Queen Elizabeth to conquer Guiana?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 17. The Great Rage and Increase of Orinoco 24.04.2023 15:32

(17 of 18) How does Raleigh describe his return to Trinidad?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 16. Gold Mines and Crystal Mountains 21.04.2023 16:07

(16 of 18) What were some of Sir Walter Raleigh's more outlandish claims?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 15. Topiawari and the War for Women 19.04.2023 17:56

(15 of 18) Why did Sir Walter Raleigh choose to return home rather than forge ahead in his search for riches?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 14. Beautiful Waterfalls, Riches and Men Without Heads 17.04.2023 16:07

(14 of 18) Raleigh’s descriptions sometimes lapse into fantasy. What are some examples of Raleigh’s more exaggerated claims?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 13. Beyond the Valley of Amariocapana 14.04.2023 14:27

(13 of 18) What nations did Raleigh encounter during his explorations?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 12. Heading West, with Wine and Poisoned Arrows 12.04.2023 12:59

(12 of 30) What were Raleigh’s impressions as he headed up the Orinoco in his search for El Dorado?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 11. Bread and the Spanish 10.04.2023 15:26

(11 of 18) As Raleigh continued exploring the Orinoco’s tributaries, did the reputation that the Spanish had first established in the area work for or against this Englishman as the local people encountered another European?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 10. Lost in the Orinoco’s Tributaries 07.04.2023 13:06

(10 of 18) During his voyage to explore Guiana and find El Dorado, how did Raleigh choose his route?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 9. Raleigh’s Journey Begins - the Vast Orinoco Delta 05.04.2023 13:57

(9 of 18) How did Raleigh deal with the ‘labyrinth of rivers’ in the Orinoco delta?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 8. Mortal Enemies in the Search for El Dorado 03.04.2023 16:29

(8 of 18) Raleigh got much of his information about El Dorado from Berreo, the Spanish governor he took prisoner on Trinidad. How does Berreo react when Raleigh finally reveals that he wants to follow in his footsteps and search for the city of gold?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 7. Amazonian Women and Berreo’s Search for El Dorado 31.03.2023 14:45

(7 of 30) What did Raleigh know about Amazonian women?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 6. The Loco Emperor and The Hunt for Gold 29.03.2023 15:56

(6 of 30) Sir Walter Raleigh wanted to conquer El Dorado. According to him, what were some of the most famous and notorious attempts to find the legendary city of gold, before he made his attempt?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 5. The Man Who Discovered El Dorado 27.03.2023 10:21

(5 of 20) According to Raleigh, how did El Dorado get its name?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 4. The Case for El Dorado 24.03.2023 15:17

(4 of 30) Raleigh has made it across the Atlantic and made friends with some of the local people of Trinidad. He tells us what he has heard of the legendary city of gold. Why did Raleigh choose to search for El Dorado?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 3. Tension on Trinidad 22.03.2023 13:25

(3 of 18) Sir Walter Raleigh begins his journey, crossing the Atlantic to Trinidad island in the Caribbean and finding a society in flux. What was life on Trinidad like in the 1500s?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 2. Answering Malicious Slander 20.03.2023 16:41

(2 of 18) As the famed explorer introduces his document, why does he feel the need to defend himself?