Heinrich Barth - Part 2 - Across the Sahara

About this episode

In this episode, Heinrich Barth embarks on a perilous journey across the Sahara desert, encountering ancient ruins and facing numerous dangers.

In part 2 of our series, Heinrich Barth sets out from Tripoli in an attempt to cross the deadly Sahara desert. He will find ancient ruins and mysterious artifacts; face deadly desert bandits, sandstorms, and an unforgiving sacred mountain that will nearly claim his life. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers 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
• Sahara desert
• ancient ruins
• adventure
• historical figures

Keywords

• Heinrich Barth
• Sahara
• exploration
• ancient artifacts
• desert bandits

Sponsors

Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tripoli, Sahara, Airwave Media Network

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