German Consulate, Atlanta

French Consulate, Atlanta

Explorers Club, United States 

Virtual lecture:

https://explorers.org/events/detail/exploration-beyond-borders-humboldt-and-his-ties-to-france

This lecture provides an overview of Humboldt’s scientific mission, his method, and main achievements, and will explain in which way his exploration voyage was different from other expeditions of time. In particular, she will discuss how Humboldt managed to navigate his scholarly endeavors through the political interests of different powers, not only during his voyage in colonial America, but also in the decades following, while elaborating its results.

Among all the nations Humboldt visited, besides his native Germany, he was closest to France—his second home country—which played a key role in the development of his larger scientific project. This lecture will provide an insight in his manifold connections to this nation, from the moment he received in Paris the long-awaited opportunity to participate in a government exploration voyage, to his life in Napoleon´s France, after his return and his later years, when he undertook diplomatic missions in Paris for the Prussian Court.

Monday, November 16 at 6:00 pm ET live on explorers.org, our YouTube channel, and on our Facebook Live!