This lecture describes a number of exciting expeditions in South America when, inspired by Dr Thor Heyerdahl, Colonel John's international teams of explorers and scientists used traditional reed boats and other craft to navigate rivers linking Bolivia to the Atlantic. Archeological, Biological and community aid tasks were carried out and many discoveries made, often under gruelling conditions. The use of paramotors on scientific tasks were pioneered in the later projects. The expeditions were backed by the Scientific Exploration Society and continue to this day.
John Blashford-Snell, one of the world's most seasoned and legendary explorers, has lead over seventy expeditions to remote corners of the globe. Fascinated by early civilizations he has explored the sites of ancient harbours off Cyprus and Libya, discovered forgotten settlements in the jungles of South America and deep in the Kalahari and Sahara deserts. Leading the first expedition to descend the fearsome rapids of the Blue Nile in Ethiopia he developed inflatable boats that revolutionized river exploration. In the past decade John has tested the theories of the late Dr Thor Heyerdahl using traditional reed boats to show how ancient people could navigate the rivers of South America and voyage around the world. In Nepal his teams have discovered giant “mammoth like” elephants. He is currently planning more expeditions on the Nile.
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