The Vivaldi Brothers and the first attempt to sail from Europe to India via the Cape Route

In 1291, two Genoese brothers, Vandino and Ugolino Vivaldi, led the first known attempt to sail from Europe to India by going around the southern tip of Africa. The attempt - which failed - would generate rumors and speculation for hundreds of years.

Sponsors:

Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers

Visit https://rexmd.com/explorers and get up to 95% off ED treatment

Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers

The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com

Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices