Heinrich Barth - Part 1 - Africa Calls

About this episode

The episode covers Heinrich Barth's early experiences and challenges as he embarks on a significant expedition across Africa.

In part one of our series, German explorer Heinrich Barth cuts his teeth learning from some of the great scientists of the age - including the famed Alexander von Humboldt. He survives (barely) an attack by bandits in Northern Africa and conducts a journey through frontiers of three continents, before setting out on an epic expedition that will lead him across the Sahara Desert and into heart of unknown Africa. It is the start of a journey that will last five years and cover more than 10,000 miles. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers Factor. Go to factormeals.com/explorers50off and use code explorers50off. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Matt Breen

Topics covered

• exploration
• Africa
• history
• adventure
• expedition

Keywords

• Heinrich Barth
• Alexander von Humboldt
• Sahara Desert
• exploration
• Northern Africa
• expedition
• bandits
• journey

Sponsors

Quince, Factor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Airwave Media Network

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