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The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake

12/19/2025 • 6 min

Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer and sea captain during the 1500s. He became the first Englishman to sail around the world, a journey that took nearly three years. Drake explored new lands, raided Spanish treasure ships, and helped make England a major sea power. He also played an important role in defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588. Learn about the e… Play episode

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The Magic of Broadway: NYC's Theater History
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