The Last Explorers(2011)

The Last Explorers is a documentary series presented by archaeologist and writer Neil Oliver that explores the golden age of exploration and the routes of contact that connected the world's farthest reaches. Rather than focusing on conquest and colonisation, the series follows four Scottish explorers who spread ideas that fundamentally shaped the modern world. Oliver traces their journeys and examines how these pioneering figures influenced global culture, science, and thought. The Last Explorers celebrates the intellectual legacy of exploration, revealing how Scottish minds contributed to the exchange of knowledge that transformed societies across continents. It's essential viewing for anyone interested in history, geography, and the hidden stories behind the age of discovery.