Vice Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson was the greatest British sailor of all time, possibly the greatest sailor in all the world’s history. His adventures, tactical genius and courage inspired Britain to become the naval superpower that it was in the 1700s and 1800s, and helped bring about the fall of Napoleon and a change in the balance of power throughout the world. Though he had only one eye and one arm, he seems to have brought enough energy and ambition for two lifetimes, and history looks fondly on his contribution.

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15.11.22 Pt 2 - Is Johannesburg the best place to be in December? Is there any connection to the genre of music you listen to and your personality traits? Gareth plays a few voicenotes from listeners, and there’s a new episode of Blind History.

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