This week on Beef, fearless explorers Sir Richard Burton and Captain John Hanning Speke face unimaginable dangers, and their own divisiveness, while searching for the source of the Nile River.

Check out Felipe Fernández-Armesto's latest book The Oxford History of the World.

Learn more about Robin Hanbury-Tenison's adventures in South America!

Hosted by Bridget Todd

Writing, Editing & Sound Design by Showrunner Pete Musto

Produced by James Levine & Benjamin Austin-Docampo

Created by Executive Producer Jeremiah Tittle

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