On Columbus' second journey he went to find out what happened to the men he left behind on Hispaniola. On the third journey he headed towards the southern Caribbean on his search for new lands. What were the main surprises along the way?

Two Years of Long History: The Most Memorable Events

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.