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HFM 061 | Explorers that Pushed the Boundaries of the Known World, Part 4:Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) – Spy, Soldier, Linguist, Swordsman, Secret Pilgrim to Mecca

History in Five Minutes Podcast

English - March 17, 2014 08:00 - 7 minutes - 3.62 MB - ★★★★ - 97 ratings
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Richard Francis Burton -- sword fighter, explorer, learner of 29 languages, is quite possibly the real life World's Most Interesting Man. Learn the many fascinating exploits of this Victorian traveler.

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Richard Francis Burton — sword fighter, explorer, learner of 29 languages, is quite possibly the real life World’s Most Interesting Man. Learn the many fascinating exploits of this Victorian traveler.


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