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The Last Explorers

Neil Oliver, an archaeologist and author, explores the Golden Age of Exploration, tracing the journeys of four influential Scottish adventurers as they bridged the globe's farthest reaches.

Neil Oliver delves into the era of exploration, mapping the connections between far-flung regions and profiling four Scottish explorers whose groundbreaking journeys shaped the modern world.

Episodes:

Episode 1 David Livingstone

1. David Livingstone

Aired: Nov 24, 2011

Neil dives into the Zambesi River to explore the remarkable tale of David Liv...

Episode 2 William Speirs Bruce

2. William Speirs Bruce

Aired: Dec 1, 2011

Neil explores the captivating story of William Speirs Bruce, a British explor...

Episode 3 John Muir

3. John Muir

Aired: Dec 8, 2011

John Muir's transformative journey through California's Yosemite Valley is th...

Episode 4 Thomas Blake Glover

4. Thomas Blake Glover

Aired: Dec 15, 2011

A cunning merchant named Thomas Blake Glover plays a pivotal role in the rebe...

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Info about The Last Explorers

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography