William Palgrave

Palgrave’s 19th Century Nejd Explorations

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Exploration serves as a crucial lens through which we unveil the mysteries of diverse landscapes, and one such enigma lies in the heart of Arabia—Nejd. This central region, obscured by the scarcity of European eyewitness accounts, beckoned the curiosity of Victorian explorers seeking to decode its geographical intricacies and socio-political nuances. In the annals of … Read more

William Palgrave’s Central Arabia Expedition

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The desolate expanse of Central Arabia, with its shifting dunes and hidden oases, has been a canvas for intrepid explorers seeking to decode its mysteries. Among the stalwarts of these endeavours, William Gifford Palgrave, a Jesuit priest, emerges as a central figure in the 19th-century exploration saga. As we embark on this journey through the … Read more