Whaling

It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost the lives of 3 million whales.

In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for so long.

Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/whaling

It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost the lives of 3 million whales.

In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for so long.


History of pre-industrial whaling
How pre-industrial whaling worked
Whaling during the Renaissance era
How whale hunting in 19th Century America worked
The men who killed the whales
What whale products were used for
Sailing further and further away on the hunt for whales
Whaling in the 20th century
Introducing quotas on whales
Dangers for whales in the 21st century
What is today's "whaling"?

Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/whaling