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The Last Explorers

The Last Explorers

Archaeologist and writer Neil Oliver presents a series on the golden age of exploration, charting the routes of contact that drew together the farthest reaches of the world. Neil Oliver follows in the footsteps of four Scottish explorers who planted ideas rather than flags - ideas that shaped the modern world we know today.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Last Explorers
First Air DateNovember 24, 2011
Last Air DateDecember 15, 2011
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksBBC One
S01E04

Thomas Blake Glover

In the last of the series, Neil travels to Japan to uncover the extraordinary story of Thomas Blake Glover. Blending adventure with commerce, Glover was a rogue trader who helped rebel samurai clans overthrow the shogun and lay the foundations for one of the most aggressive and powerful economies in the world.

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