Join this channel to get early access to episodes, ad-free watching, and priority access to our live events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Our entire playlist on the life of Elizabeth I is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuFaAsQDMs5LbBQmVIMTbQZD EP 1 HERE: https://youtu.be/HORWJjCkcjI Why is Sir Francis Drake enshrined as one of England’s greatest heroes? Where did he come from, and how did he rise to prominence and earn the adoration of Elizabeth I, from obscure poverty? And, why is he also such a controversial figure…? Join Tom and Dominic as they sail into the remarkable life and adventures of Sir Francis Drake. From his controversial piracy, and his explorations around the world, to his burgeoning feud with the Spanish, ultimately culminating in his clash with Armada in 1588… 0:00 Francis Drake and England’s Shadow War with Spain 09:07 Drake’s Criminal and Protestant Upbringing 13:27 John Hawkins and the Birth of the English Slave Trade 16:25 Disaster at San Juan de Ulúa 20:43 Drake Declares His Own War on Spain 24:17 The Treasure Route of the Spanish Empire 28:30 The Raid on Nombre de Dios 30:58 Drake’s Alliance with the Cimarrons 33:37 The First Englishman to See the Pacific 38:49 Drake’s Secret Expedition Sets Sail 49:25 Class Conflict and Mutiny at Sea 51:44 The Trial and Execution of Thomas Doughty 56:51 The Golden Hind Enters the Straits of Magellan 59:03 Alone in the Pacific 1:00:31 Drake Captures a Spanish Treasure Ship 1:03:38 Drake Claims California for England 1:05:01 The Voyage Across the Pacific 1:08:57 Drake Returns to Plymouth Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory Video Editor: Jack Meek, Harry Swan & Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley