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Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve Episode 5

Travel / 8 minutes of reading / August 26, 2023 / By HDclump

Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve Episode 5 – Simon Reeve embarks on another leg of his grand adventure, circumnavigating the globe as he traces the course of the Tropic of Cancer, the distinct northern boundary of the vibrant tropics region. In this captivating episode, Simon’s travels take him to the heart of Bangladesh. There, he sets sail on the powerful Padma River, navigating its expansive waters. He also has the chance to witness an age-old fishing technique firsthand: local fishermen utilizing well-trained otters to herd fish seamlessly into their nets. As he continues his journey, a stark reality unfolds. […]

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 28, 2023 / By HDclump

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3: The Chindits were the army’s elite jungle troops who beat the Japanese in a daring mission. Hear their jaw-dropping story. To take on the undefeated “supermen” of the Japanese army advancing toward India, the British call on Orde Wingate, who forms a special “Chindits” unit for sabotage inside Japanese-controlled Burma. 1943, Orde Wingate was an extraordinary British General, forming the Chindits as the Japanese appeared to be planning to invade India. They marched deep into the jungles of Burma to destroy Japanese supply lines and disrupt their advance. Remarkable eyewitness interviews, of

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Burma with Simon Reeve

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / December 28, 2019 / By HDclump

Adventurer and broadcaster Simon Reeve heads to beautiful and troubled Burma – or Myanmar, as it is now officially called – for a new two-part series.

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