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HudjciTreatment of Europeans and Natives.Matt, your episode about the Aztecs and Cortez really stuck out to me. In it, you mentioned that Cortez had made the discovery that it was part of Aztec culture to enslave their captives, sacrifice them at their temples and even eat them, and that Cortez found this to be abhorrent. In fact, they had already done just this to a few Spaniards they had discovered before Cortez arrived. You went on to almost defend their actions by explaining it was part of their religious belief structure; that they believed without such rituals, they might lose in battle or their crops might not grow. So many sources of history these days treat Native people with kid gloves in this way, but have no problem chastising the Europeans for crimes against humanity; when their actions were guided by the very same things as the Aztecs; their culture and their religion. An example of this lack of insight is the fact that many Native people in North and South America were slave holders; they captured their enemies and made them slaves. That story is very prevalent throughout the tribes that were reached in the New World. But these tribes are hardly ever categorized as slave holders in any modern day history classes. I read an entire article in Texas Highways magazine about the adventures of Alvar De Vaca, and the author never mentioned that the tribe who so graciously rescued him from starvation also held him as a slave for years until he finally escaped. I even heard of a case where a Civil War General statue was torn down because his memory stood for slavery and it was replaced by a statue of a Native American. What sense of justice does that make when you know that the Native tribes held slaves for centuries and right up until the 1800’s, just like the General’s ancestors did? I think you do a great job of avoiding the pitfalls of Presentism, I know it is like walking a tightrope. Keep soldiering on, Steve from Marble Falls, TX
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JuniePruneGreat podcastThis podcast brings to life the stories of these historic explorers. I listen while on my run and escape into their world. Thank you for this experience !
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meuglerOne of my favorite podcastsI look forward to an episode every week. Fantastic host and compelling storytelling. When I run out of new episodes to listen to, I just re-listen to older ones — this is the only podcast I do this with.
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EuqinomodExcellent hostGreat podcast, especially enjoy the long series. Patiently waiting for a series on the Greely expedition
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Frisco DannyFascinating show!Love hearing stories of these people who bravely explored the world; in the cases of Humboldt and Stark their motives were simply to enlighten, not to exploit. Very cool.
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manayunk wallEXCELLENT!!!Ok these are great! The host has a cadence/humor/speaking style very similar to Mike Duncan of History of Rome. Great info, full of interesting and accurate facts. Well researched and nicely presented. The info isn't overwhelming or stale. A bit of humor thrown in adds to the story. Going through the entire catalog now. Keep them coming.
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mbinqnsA New FavoriteWhat a wonderful podcast. I find the host’s voice extremely soothing. This podcast is a wonderful escape from the news when you can’t handle any more of that. The stories are presented thoughtfully and the host explains carefully areas where things may be misrepresented by the conquerors or historical record. I find myself adding more and more of this podcast’s episodes to my never ending “next up “ stack
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Bonster222just enough infoit’s in depth, but not too much your scripts are well thought out and written. Keep up the good work!
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Amlash63Excellent PodcastI just finished the 4-part series on George Mallory which was well researched and riveting. I am looking forward to many more.
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Pennsylvania GuyInformative and fun to listen toMy 11 year-old son and I listen to the series together. We have listened to many different episodes and we always learn something new. Great for car rides to and from activities.
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gibbs-artExcellent podcastExcellent historical podcast, told in a unique way. Great subject matter! Thank for the work you put into it!!
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SevvybevvyMy son and I love this podcast - we listen most nights . Highly recommended.Great podcast
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PFTExplorerExceptional Exploration HistoryMatt chronicles the canon of exploration history. Through his dry humor and thorough sourcing, Matt creates fascinating narratives of significant yet little known tales of exploration.
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deeroy1000Great Podcast!So glad I found this podcast! I have learned so much more than was ever taught in school or any documentary.
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Anita - RCumanáBeen there. It's pronounced koo-ma-NÁ.
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Aelfred of WessexOne of my favorites!I hope this podcast goes on for a long time! There are so many amazing men and women who explored new frontiers And we can learn a great deal from their stories!
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Alexander VasyukOne of the best on the subjectA combination of great storytelling and narration makes this podcast one of the best when it comes to the topic. After finishing the entire thing, I tried searching for the next best thing, but the next best thing turned out to be to start listening to this podcast for the second time from the start. Keep up the great work, Matt!
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3675()Exploring historyI have been listening to a lot of great history podcasts and I usually take a long time to leave a review, but I’m really excited about this podcast. It is informative and entertaining and he does a great job with each episode. The sound quality is one of the best I’ve experienced, which is a definite plus. Thank you for this great voyage of discovery of the great explorers of history.
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olivia10520Fun, fascinating and informative.This podcast has become my best traveling friend lately. Matt, great work. Keep them coming, please.
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Awesome driving hindLove it!I really love this podcast. I love history and this podcast does a great job and of giving the details and history of each subject. Keep up the good work!
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JMCmadisonShackleton episodes are the best ever!I have listed to almost all the Explorer’s Podcast episodes at this point. I left all the polar and mountian climbing episodes to the end because I thought I wouldn’t enjoy them as much. Was I wrong! The Shackleton episodes are the best! The Endurance Expedition was very exciting, very suspenseful. I couldn’t wait to continue from one episode to the next.
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8&!-Love this podcastI love this podcast I’ve been addicted for about a month now. 10/10 this guy is great!
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Donnyboy16000Love it!This is my new favorite podcast! So many of these stories should be miniseries or tv shows and movies. The burk and wills story is amazing
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WD in DallasSo well doneEvery episode keeps you on the edge of your seat. You live through the journeys of great explorers as you listen to one of the best narrator in the podcast world. Highly suggest this for everyone, especially young men that need to get off their video games and learn about history and the men that made it.
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JasscharpGreat PodcastI really enjoy this podcast. The subjects are interesting and the host speaks well with a nice pace. I’ve listened to all the episodes and find myself repeating them!
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sarahtartariaBingeworthy historyI needed a break from true crime and chose this randomly. I had little to no interest in the topic but thought it wouldn’t hurt to learn a little history. I then proceeded to binge the Magellan series. The storytelling is amazing and what an adventure! I love this podcast and am hooked. Thank you for your research and for putting this together. What a wild world back then. And today we whine if we have to walk a mile. We have no idea what our ancestors went through so we could leave a review on a podcast.
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PissnvinegerPhenomenalBeautifully crafted and easy to listen to. My new favorite history pod thank you so much.
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tenderweaveLow quality productionSeems like he uses his AirPods to record these episodes. Very poor quality microphone. On top of that if you try to use this podcast to fall asleep it won’t work because the episodes are short and each one starts with very loud intros and animations. Lastly, extremely monotonous delivery. High potential but disappointing execution.
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ZachUWSAmazingThe best history pod cast out there. Fun, entertaining and educational. Can’t wait for the next release.
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Maude The ThirdYayYAY!
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Mr. StrivingIf you love stories of exploration......you'll love this podcast. I've been listening for a few years now. Although he has a very straightforward delivery, his enthusiasm comes through. He lets these great stories tell themselves. I'm glad he's been picked up by a podcast network. Great job!
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Brianrw00Top notch podcastMatt is a good storyteller and makes the history accessible. Really enjoy it.
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ArtGirlSAHThank you!I’m so glad I found this podcast. I’ve listened to Shackleton and am now starting on Magellan. I like your attention to detail & ability to hold my interest from beginning to end. Thank you!
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DBESS340Elon Sent me 🤷🏿♂️Elon recommends; I follow that simple‼️
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mgendvilThanks Elon..You guys just got the ultimate recommend.
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Friday Girl 714Must listen!Found this wonderful podcast while looking for info on George Mallory. Those episodes were really wonderfully done and the best I’ve heard on his Everest attempts. What was a wonderful surprise is how great the rest of the episodes were. I’ve very much enjoyed listening to episodes on topics I had no previous interest in and look forward to hearing them all. THIS is how all podcasts should be done. Research is meticulous, the host is easy to understand, and the material presented interesting. Try it out! You won’t be disappointed.
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corp app crapThis is why podcasts exsistI play this podcast in the car with my little son as we drive around ‘exploring’ the area near his house so he can try to imagine what it might have been like for the explorers featured in this amazing broadcast. This podcast is a content-soaked unpretentious goldmine. I feel like I was in search of a podcast like this with the determination of Zebulon Pike, but without the organization or leadership of Lewis and Clark! If that simile means nothing to you, then you need to stop and listen! The stories are very thoroughly researched, including occasional notes, corrections and asides—and the narrator always leaves the focus on these incredible explorers and their adventures: it’s never about him, or his podcast. This is something that is completely lost on most podcast hosts, and it stands out everytime. I wish I could shake this guys hand and thank him in person. Please keep up the amazing standards you have set. Thank you for all of the hard work, research and all the writing/re-writing it must take to stitch these journeys, accomplishments and adventures into a single narrative tale-wow!
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willydnplacetobeExploreRight to the point, great research, great stories. The best take on Shackleton I’ve heard. Sharing it with my son. Thanks !!!!
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x.catherine.xGreat show ⚓️🏔️🌍So well written and researched, and with an engaging and articulate host. He makes history really accessible and is a great storyteller. I wasn’t that into explorers or history until I stumbled across the podcast and started listening. The Shackleton series is so well done.
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Swill hillAlways entertainingI have little to no background knowledge of most of the explorers, and this podcast consistently makes their journeys entertaining to follow while explaining the historical significance. Highly recommended.
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cgfss33It’s great but…A great podcast but sometimes there are basic errors. For example in the Pythias podcast he keeps referring to Europe as west of Britain. A bit cringeworthy.
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Harvey ButtholeAmazing podcastI love falling asleep while exploring the Amazon River
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sooty chatGreat content, but fuzzy audioInteresting and educational. Would have gotten 5 stars, but hard to listen to due to: echoes making audio muzzy, as if voice is bouncing off within a small closed space with nothing to absorb feedback.
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patd2foxfireInformative and entertainingI love this podcast. Thoroughly researched, entertaining and allows me to be a mental traveler!
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SamM339Great podcast!I have been listening to this podcast for awhile and I find it very educational and interesting. It is a great podcast to learn about the history of exploration.
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DanielBarnes224/5 StarsThe only reason I can’t give this 5 stars is the sound modulation. The sound goes from whisper quite to loud squelching fairly regularly. The sound quality also makes this modulation significantly worse. Other than that, it’s full of amazing stories.
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jenluceroExplorers podcast keeps your interestI have listened to and enjoyed this podcast for years, but never rated i nor wrote a review. How selfish of me! I have learned so much and it has awakened a sense of adventure and love of history. I especially enjoy how many of these podcasts are about little known explorers or adventurers that I had not heard of or knew little about before. Keep up the great work!
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UuunkZGreat storytellingWell researched and passionate storytelling.
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TekreckI’m on my second time throughI listened to them all and have now started over again.
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J0_K0Great contentOne of my favorite podcasts - been through most of the back catalog so now have to wait for episode releases, which actually adds to my enjoyment vs binging. Keep up the great work!
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