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#414 | The Quest To Find The Origin of The River Nile | Burton vs. Speke
#414 | The Quest To Find The Origin of The River Nile | Burton vs. Speke
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24 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2023
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Podcast episode
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? Phrasal Verb Challenge: https://bit.ly/LearnPhrasalVerbs⏳ Registration closes at 23:59 on Sunday, 29th OctoberIt's an amazing story of exploration, near-death experiences, and the most almighty feud.
In part one of our mini-series on The Quest To Find The Origin of the River Nile, we'll be telling the story of the first major expedition by British explorers, Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke.
Introduction to the search for the Nile's origin.
Meet British explorers Burton and Speke on their mission.
Challenges of Nile Exploration
Burton's belief in Lake Tanganyika as the Nile's source.
Speke's argument for Lake Victoria as the Nile's source.
Intense Rivalry and Feud between Burton and Speke.
Tragic Turn of Events: Speke's tragic death before the Nile's source could be confirmed.
Unsolved Mystery: the Nile's true origin.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/burton-vs-speke
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In part one of our mini-series on The Quest To Find The Origin of the River Nile, we'll be telling the story of the first major expedition by British explorers, Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke.
Introduction to the search for the Nile's origin.
Meet British explorers Burton and Speke on their mission.
Challenges of Nile Exploration
Burton's belief in Lake Tanganyika as the Nile's source.
Speke's argument for Lake Victoria as the Nile's source.
Intense Rivalry and Feud between Burton and Speke.
Tragic Turn of Events: Speke's tragic death before the Nile's source could be confirmed.
Unsolved Mystery: the Nile's true origin.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/burton-vs-speke
---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Oct 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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