EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 15 MIN
Five Weeks in a Balloon Chapter 38
from The Jules Verne Library · host Jules Verne
In which our travellers make steady progress under varying winds and weather, observing the swift caravans threading the vast Sahara and encountering the changing landscapes near the storied Niger River, all the while discerning the risks and peculiarities of their lofty voyage. The doctor shares solemn tales of intrepid explorers who braved these formidable regions, revealing a history intertwined with courage, tragedy, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge across the African continent.
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In which our travellers make steady progress under varying winds and weather, observing the swift caravans threading the vast Sahara and encountering the changing landscapes near the storied Niger River, all the while discerning the risks and peculiarities of their lofty voyage. The doctor shares solemn tales of intrepid explorers who braved these formidable regions, revealing a history intertwined with courage, tragedy, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge across the African continent.
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