Join Clara Vale as she delves into the remarkable tale of Joshua Slocum, the first person to sail solo around the world. Setting out in 1895 from Nova Scotia with his sloop, ‘Spray’, Slocum faced challenges ranging from treacherous weather to pirates, and even the incredulity of local authorities in Buenos Aires. Despite these hurdles, his successful three-year journey not only made history but reshaped perceptions of solo exploration. Learn about his harrowing adventures, captured in his book, ‘Sailing Alone Around the World’, which continues to inspire adventurers. Clara also explores the revolutionary invention of the ATM in 1967, the signing of the Korean Armistice in 1953, and the controversial beginnings of the Eiffel Tower in 1887. Each story is a testament to human tenacity and creativity.

• Intro Clara introduces the episode with a tale of daring circumnavigation.
• Circumnavigation Joshua Slocum’s historic solo voyage around the world in ‘Spray’.
• Call to Action Encouragement to follow the podcast and share with friends.
• The Invention of ATM The installation of the first ATM by Barclays in 1967.
• The Signing of the Korean Armistice The 1953 ceasefire that ended hostilities in the Korean War.
• The Decision to Build the Eiffel Tower The start of construction on the Eiffel Tower in 1887.
• Outro Reflections on the stories of human tenacity and creativity.

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Slocum
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_teller_machine
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Armistice_Agreement
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower