In Part 1 of our series, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark prepare to lead the Corps of Discovery west in an attempt to reach the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we go into the background of the Louisiana Territory, discuss the man most responsible for the expedition (Thomas Jefferson), and look into the backgrounds of … Continue reading Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery – Part 1
Mississippi River
Zebulon Pike – Part 1
In the wake of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, young American officer Zebulon Pike sets out to find the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Part 1 of our new podcast. It is a journey that will take place while the American west oozes with political intrigue and rumors of war. Listen to Part 1 … Continue reading Zebulon Pike – Part 1