The Discovery of Tasmania - Part 1: The ambition that sparked a journey southward

In the heart of the bustling capital of the Dutch East India Company, a dream was brewing. It was a dream of distant lands, trade routes, and the promise of discovery.The year was sixteen forty-two, and among the clamor of traders and merchants, a governor sought more than just the usual spices of the Indies. He craved knowledge, a deeper understanding of the world beyond the horizon. With a flourish, he set a plan in motion, a voyage that would change the map of the world forever.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/discovery-of-tasmaniaThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.