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158 - Humble Beginnings
Episode 158
Here he is, the big one! Today we look at the childhood and early career of possibly the most famous person in New Zealand's history; James Cook.
Chec…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
157 - Around the World in 1769: Sweden and Britain
Episode 157
For the final part of our tour across the globe we head to the chiller parts of Europe to see what was going on for them during this exciting period!…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
156 - Around the World in 1769: Conclave
Episode 156
The pope is dead, time to elect a new pope!
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Become a Pa…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
155 - Around the World in 1769: France and the USA
Episode 155
Today we continue heading further west to hear about two great friends with rather exciting futures ahead of them!
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11 months, 3 weeks ago
154 - Around the World in 1769: India and Iran
Episode 154
Today we continue our world tour as we talk about what was going on in India and Iran in the year 1769 with the History of Fresh Produce and the Hist…
1 year ago
153 - Around the World in 1769: China
Episode 153
As we are approaching a rather pivotal point in Aotearoa's history, I thought it might be good to take some time to get some context of what else is …
1 year ago
152 - Tinirau and the Whale
Episode 152
We haven't had one of these in a while! A Māori story about a man, his whale and the woman who saves the day.
Warning: (spoilers) Involves animal deat…
1 year, 1 month ago
151 - Tuna (Eels)
Episode 151
I'm currently in deep in the research of our next major explorer and I need a bit more time to get that all done since it's a big-un! To tide you ove…
1 year, 1 month ago
150 - An Eye for an Eye
Episode 150
Today we see what the French explorers on the St Jean Baptiste got up to in their final days in Aotearoa.
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Become a…
1 year, 2 months ago
149 - Tāwhirimātea Strikes Again
Episode 149
Today the atua of wind and storm returns for round 2, attempting to destroy the St Jean Baptiste and cutting of Second Lieutenant Pottier from his co…
1 year, 2 months ago