Ferdinand Magellan: First Circumnavigation of the World | Sleep Story

<p>Drift off to the complete history of Ferdinand Magellan's legendary circumnavigation — the most ambitious voyage in human history. Setting out from Spain in 1519 with five ships and 270 men, only one ship and 18 survivors returned three years later. Magellan himself never made it home.</p><p><br></p><p>Covered: Magellan's early career and the proposal to the Spanish crown, the fleet's departure in 1519, the crossing of the Atlantic, the discovery of the Strait of Magellan, the 98-day crossing of the Pacific, landfall in the Philippines, Magellan's death in the Battle of Mactan, the survivors' desperate return voyage, and the historical legacy of the first circumnavigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us on Patreon (free for now) for extras as we roll them out: patreon.com/cw/SleeplessHistory</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✦ 1.5-hour deep dive ✦ Calm narration for sleep ✦ Age of Exploration history for sleep</p><p><br></p><p>Sleepless History is an educational sleep podcast covering famous historical figures, exploration history, and world events — made to help you fall asleep.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;