Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries by Edward Rowland Chapter One, Read by Jason

08/08/2023 26 min Episodio 196
Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries by Edward Rowland Chapter One, Read by Jason

Listen "Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries by Edward Rowland Chapter One, Read by Jason"

Episode Synopsis


Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries" by Edward Rowland explores the historical evolution of humanity's interaction with the ocean over the course of thirty centuries. The book examines how perceptions of the ocean have changed from ancient times to the present day, encompassing aspects such as maritime exploration, ship-building, commerce, and technological advancements.Significant historical events, such as Columbus' discovery of the Americas, da Gama's route to the Indies, and Magellan's circumnavigation, are discussed in relation to their impact on trade, colonization, and navigation. These explorations opened up new trade routes and brought about the colonization of far-off lands by various European powers.https://zzz.media/196Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - PatreonBackground Music Provided by THE SLEEP CHANNEL from Spotifyhttps://sptfy.com/MNb7Looking for a Headset you can wear while you sleep?https://www.sleepphones.com/Try out SleepPhones today!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

More episodes of the podcast ZZZ - The podcast that helps you sleep