Alva Nuñez Cabeza De Vaca: Epic Survival

In today's episode Ben and Pat are joined by author and podcast host Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History to talk about Alva Nuñe Cabeza De Vaca, a Spanish explorer who defied all odds to survive a harrowing trek across the Americas. Shipwrecked, enslaved, and wandering through unknown lands, Cabeza de Vaca's tale is one of resilience, resourcefulness, and unyielding determination. From enduring brutal hardships to becoming a healer and diplomat among indigenous tribes, his journey redefined what it meant to be an explorer.