<p>What aspects stood out during Hernando de Soto's exploration of the area of the southern United States? </p>

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 1. Saavedra Sets off in a Leaky Boat

History is food for the brain. On Long History we split historic source documents into chunks of around ten minutes so you hear about historic events from the people who took part. Our previous series have included first-hand accounts of journeys by Magellan, Drake, Columbus and more. Treat yourself to something nourishing, and listen to real history while you’re doing it.