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S1E4 - The Sailor Who Turned a Wreck Into the First Solo Voyage Around the World

21 min · 17. maj 2026
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In 1895, Joshua Slocum set out alone in a rebuilt boat with no engine, no crew, and one impossible goal: to become the first person to sail solo around the world. Facing storms, pirates, and thousands of miles of open ocean, his voyage became one of history’s greatest solo adventures. Get in touch with the pod: Instagram: ⁠1of115billion⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/1of115billion/] Email: ooftbpod@gmail.com 1 of 115 Billion is a narrative history and biography podcast telling the true stories of remarkable people from history. Each episode explores the life of one extraordinary individual through historical storytelling, biography, adventure, survival, exploration, warfare, journalism, discovery, and human resilience. From forgotten explorers and legendary outlaws to pioneering journalists and unlikely heroes, these are the stories history often leaves behind. Perfect for listeners who enjoy history podcasts, biographies, historical storytelling, forgotten figures, true stories, world history, and unusual lives from the past.

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