For Rep McKay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness podcast.

In the 19th century, the source of the Nile River remained one of the greatest mysteries

of geographic exploration.

The story of how the British eventually found it is one of adventure, danger, and bravery,

but also of arrogance, envy, and resentment.

Here to offer some snapshots from this dramatic expedition is Candice Milar, author of River

of the Gods, genius, courage, and betrayal, and the search for the source of the Nile.

Today in the show Candice shares how two men who are very much opposites, Richard Francis

Burton and John Hanyn speak, venture together in two years long expeditions to locate the

source the longest and most legendary roof in the world, the heroine obstacles they face

in their quest and how their partnership devolved into a bitter rivalry.

Along the way we discuss what made Burton such a compelling character, why remember his

name but not speaks, and the African guide who is the unharbled at hero and the achievements

of both men.

At the shows over, check out our show notes at aum.is slash river.

Alright, Candice Milar, welcome back to the show.

Thanks so much for having me.

So you got a new book out called River of the Gods.

It's all about the exploration for the source of the Nile River.

How did you discover this story and when did you realize there might be a bigger story

here besides just geographic exploration?

I first heard this basic story about 20 years ago and I was just fascinated by these two

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