In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers podcast artwork

PODCAST · history

In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers

Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  1. 10

    010 - In the Canon of the Churches

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  2. 9

    009 - One of the Richest Silver Regions of the World

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  3. 8

    008 - Down the Urique Barranca

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  4. 7

    007 - In the Heart of the Sierra Madre Range

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  5. 6

    006 - Through the Sierra Madres on Mule Back

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  6. 5

    005 - In the Land of the Living Cave and Cliff Dwellers

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  7. 4

    004 - To the Great Mexican Mining Belt

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  8. 3

    003 - Along the Sonora Railway

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  9. 2

    002 - Mexican Mormon Colonies

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

  10. 1

    001 - Preparing for the Expedition

    Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes humorous portraits of the unique flora and fauna that populate this stark landscape. He delves into the fascinating cliff and cave dwellings, both inhabited and abandoned, while engaging with the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. Among his most striking observations are the incredible running abilities of the Rarámuri (Tarahumari) Indians of Barranca del Cobre—famed for their endurance in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua State. Schwatkas witty narrative ensures that listeners are not just informed but also entertained, making this journey through the Sierra Madre both enlightening and delightful. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

HOSTED BY

Frederick Schwatka

Produced by Science Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers have?

In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers about?

Join Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, a renowned adventurer and explorer, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition by mule train into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, home to some of the worlds richest silver mining regions. With a keen eye for detail, Schwatka paints vibrant and sometimes...

How often does In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers release new episodes?

In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers?

You can listen to In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers?

In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers is created and hosted by Frederick Schwatka.
URL copied to clipboard!