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The Explorers Podcast

Richard Francis Burton - Part 3 - The Somaliland Expedition

The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

Society & Culture, History, Education

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2022

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Part 3 of our series on Burton takes us to East Africa with the Somaliland Expedition. Burton will make an attempt to reach the inland city of Harar - where no European had ever gone to - and returned. Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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Have you ever gazed in wonder at the Great Pyramid?

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Have you marveled at the golden face of Tutankhamun?

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Or admired the delicate features of Queen Nefertiti?

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If you have, you'll probably like the History of Egypt podcast.

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Every week, we explore tales of this ancient culture.

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The History of Egypt is available wherever you get your podcasting fix.

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Come, let me introduce you to the world of ancient Egypt.

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The Civil War and Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history.

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When a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves.

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And when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over,

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turned into a struggle to guarantee liberty and justice for all Americans.

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I'm Tracy.

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And I'm Rich.

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And we want to invite you to join us as we take an in-depth look at this pivotal era in American history.

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Look for the Civil War and Reconstruction wherever you find your podcasts.

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Hello and welcome to the Explorers Podcast.

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Today is part three in our series on Richard Francis Burton.

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The only note for today is to check out Explorers Podcast.com for maps and photos and links to stuff about Burton.

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Otherwise, that's it. Let's be off and running.

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Last time, we left Burton as he was heading back to India to rejoin his regiment.

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Once there, he would take the East India Company language exam to become a qualified Arabic translator.

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