How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time.
In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way. From digging for ancient artifacts to gazing at ... Show More
Jun 2022
S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki
Inspired as a young child by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Nora Shawki fell in love with the history of her country of Egypt. In this episode, we hear about discovering ancient treasures, sending lots of emails, unavoidable changes, and cities buried under your backyard. --- ... Show More
10m 21s
Jun 2022
S1E2 - Ecologist Dominique Gonçalves
One of the first times Dominique Gonçalves saw an elephant, it charged her. Yet she has devoted her life to studying them. In this episode, we hear about roundabout ways to find the thing you love, human-wildlife conflict, being underestimated, and asking for the things you want. ... Show More
11m 4s
Jun 2022
S1E3 - Expedition Leader Mallory Dimmitt
Mallory Dimmitt loves paddling and has used her athletic abilities to contribute to the scientific conversation. In this episode, we hear about wildlife corridors, over 2,000 miles of tropical forests, massive amounts of bugs, and the need for a good plan. --- This podcast is bro ... Show More
14m 56s
Jul 2024
Ash Bhardwaj | Great Explorers, Cultural Differences & 'Why We Travel'
✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Jon Lee AndersonCharlie WalkerFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWhy We Travel - Ash BhardwajAsh Bhardwaj is an author, journalist, film-maker and former british army who amongst his many expeditions ... Show More
2h 4m
Aug 2024
Exploring Galileo’s Workshop
In this historical fiction episode, two young Italians take a fascinating journey into Galileo's workshop, the very space where modern science was born. We'll explore the tools and instruments he used to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, from his famous telescope t ... Show More
11m 34s
Aug 2025
S3E30: Galactic Explorers: Levi and Ivy's Space Adventure
Levi and Ivy's museum trip launches them into space aboard the Space Shuttle Stardust. They meet Zara, an alien who warns them about Space Station Nebula, later helping reclaim it from playful Smorgen aliens. After a winning game of Meteorite Mixup, they return to Earth, their co ... Show More
29m 22s