James May's Great Explorers S01E02 - Sir Walter Raleigh
Summary:
Sir Walter Raleigh's legend is larger than life: throwing his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I, discovering potatoes and tobacco, and founding England's first American colony. But much of it's 'complete bollocks'. James May digs into Raleigh's rise to power, exploring what he truly discovered and how he left a lasting mark despite his downfall. Along the way, he visits the British Museum, Hampton Court Palace, and Raleigh's prison cell in the Tower of London. From mastering the art of persuasion, to setting up Virginia, and exploring Raleigh's darker legacy, James uncovers the complex reality behind this famous figure.
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Format: Matroska / WebM
Encoder: Lavf61.9.100
Video info
Frame rate: 25/1
Codec name: Alliance for Open Media AV1
Codec type: video
Codec height: 1080
Codec width: 1920
Display ratio: 16:9
Pixel format: yuv420p10le
Profile: Main
Language: eng
