A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland
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On November 14th, 1889, Nellie Bly left Manhattan to go on a race around the world in under 80 days. In this episode, host Adrien Behn will delve into the background of this extraordinary woman. She will explore Nellie Bly’s upbringing and aspirations, the obstacles she summersaulted over to become a female investigative journalist, her groundbreaking reporting, and what drove her to embark on a journey that defied the norms of her time. By the end of the episode, Nellie's bags are pack, and she is headed to London on a steamship.
The Final Stage
Stage Nine: Father Time Outdone By A Woman
Stage Eight: Elizabeth Bisland is Turned Around, Mislead, and Lost in Europe
Stage Seven, Part Two: Elizabeth Bisland Cuts Through Ceylon and the Middle East
Stage Seven, Part One: Nellie Bly Falls in Love with Japan
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Stage, Six Part 2: Elizabeth Bisland Is Homesick in Singapore
Stage Six, Part 1: Nellie Bly Gets Turned Around in Hong Kong
Stage Five, Part Two: Elizabeth Bisland's Pleasure Trip in Hong Kong
Stage Five, Part 1: Nellie Bly Hits Her Halfway Point in Singapore
Stage Four, Part Two: Nellie Bly is Stranded in Ceylon
Stage Four, Part 1: Elizabeth Bisland Falls in Love with Japan
Stage Three: Nellie Bly Summersaults through the Middle East
Stage Two: Nellie Bly Eurotreks from England to Italy
Stage One: Elizabeth Bisland Takes on The Great American Road Trip
Elizabeth Bisland's Version: One Woman Goes East, the Other Goes West
A Race Around the World Trailer: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland
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