In part 1 of our latest podcast, Francisco de Orellana and Gonzalo Pizarro head over the Andes in search of El Dorado – the City of Gold. Instead, the two conquistadors only find hardship and death.
While Pizarro will attempt a torturous return over the Andes, Orellana will strike out east on a 4,000 mile journey down the Amazon in a desperate bid to return to civilization.
The feat – sailing the entire Amazon River – is one of the greatest river explorations known to history.
- Listen to Francisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River Part 1 online.
- Explorers on iTunes.
When is part 2′ out?
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I apologize for the delay. Part 2 is almost done. I believe it will be out by Friday or Saturday (September 8 or 9).
Sorry for the long delay. I appreciate everyone’s patience.
Sincerely,
Matt B.
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Thank you for doing this. I find it quite interesting.
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Thank you, Jason. I loved the story — did not know much about Orellana before I did the podcast.
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