Burke and Wills Expedition (now even dumber!)

<p>On 20 August 1860, after years of stalling and squabbling among organisers, the most expensive overland expedition of its kind left Royal Park, Melbourne, amid much fanfare. Over-equipped and severely lacking in experienced explorers, the Victorian Exploring Expedition was a disaster before it had even left the boundaries of the park.</p> <p>Hosts Luca and Ana explore a tale quite a bit closer to home, and learn about all the reasons Burke should never have been selected as leader of one of the most famous expeditions in Australian history.</p> <p>Check out our<a href="https://www.themaydaypod.com/"> <u>website</u></a> and find us @themaydaypod on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMaydayPod"><u>Twitter</u></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themaydaypod/"><u>Instagram</u></a> to say hello.</p> <p>Many thanks to our composer and producer Marlon Grunden, who you can find at his <a href="https://marlongrunden.com/"><u>website here</u></a>.</p> <p>Sources and further reading:</p> <ul> <li><em>The Dig Tree</em> by Sarah Murgatroyd</li> <li><em>Guide to the Papers of Burke and Wills</em> by the National Library of Australia</li> <li>Burke and Wills Commission Report from the Parliament of Victoria</li> </ul>