Episode #022319: SYSK Selects: How Lewis and Clark Worked

They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the aftermath of America's first early push Westward in this episode.

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# Stuff You Should Know - Lewis and Clark Expedition

Join Josh and Chuck as they explore one of America's greatest adventures: the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This episode covers the epic 4,100-mile journey across uncharted territory that Thomas Jefferson commissioned after the Louisiana Purchase, following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they navigated rivers, mountains, and encounters with dozens of Native American tribes in search of a water route to the Pacific. From the diplomatic genius of Sacagawea to the surprising harmony of the expedition's diverse crew, this is a thrilling tale of exploration, survival, and a mission that against all odds remained remarkably peaceful throughout.

Movies Discussed

Almost Heroes

1998 1h 30m

★ 5.4

"Why isn't this a movie? Like a really good movie. Have you seen almost heroes? — Josh expresses frustration that the Lewis and Clark story hasn't been made into a major film, mentioning the movie Almost Heroes as an example of a Lewis and Clark-themed film." — Josh

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