The Treacherous Expedition to Chart Latitude
Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 1207, Segment 1Oct 4, 2021 • 40m
In 1735, an ambitious team of scientists from around the world headed south—facing natural disaster, duels, and disease—as they attempted to measure the latitude of the globe. Their journey changed navigation forever. Guest: Nicholas Crane, author of "Latitude: The True Story of the World’s First Scientific Expedition"
