Who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean? Who was Balboa and why did he set his bloodhounds on Native people in Panama? Why do we remember Cortes over the brutish conquistador Balboa?
Anita and William are joined by Mark Horton to discuss the conquistadors in Panama.
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Oct 11
403. The Norman Conquests: The Battle of Hastings (Part 3)
For weeks, William the Conqueror has been stuck on the Normandy coast, waiting. Then the wind changes. The Normans land in England, and the stage is set for the most famous battle in English history. The Bayeux Tapestry made these events immortal, but what really happened at Hast ... Show More
55m 59s
Feb 2023
306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)
A controversial figure both now and in his time, Tom and Dominic discuss Columbus and his drive for discovery, power and status. They look at Columbus’ early life in Genoa, his journey to becoming an accomplished sailor, his obsession with crossing the Atlantic to reach what he t ... Show More
56m 9s
Feb 2024
Christopher Columbus: life of the week
In the list of famous explorers, the name of Christopher Columbus stands out. Seen for many years as the man who supposedly 'discovered' the Americas, his heroic legacy is now being challenged and critiqued. Speaking to Paul Bloomfield, historian Julia McClure considers the explo ... Show More
43m 25s
<p>Robert is joined by Miles Gray to discuss William Walker, the American who tried to conquer Central America.</p><p><strong>FOOTNOTES:</strong></p><ol> <li><a href="https://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/mercenary-hero-william-walker">Mercenary Hero William Walker</a></li ... Show More
