Only 18 Came Back: The Harrowing Tale of Magellan's Doomed Voyage

09/01/2025 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

From a crew of 270 to just 18 survivors returning after nearly three years, Magellan's expedition remains a chilling testament to the brutal cost of early exploration. Discover the untold stories of mutinies, starvation, and the unsung hero Juan Sebastián Elcano, who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe.

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