James Knight: podcast appearances and interviews

James Knight was an English director of the Hudson's Bay Company and an explorer active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is known for his involvement with one of the prominent fur trading companies of the period and for participating in exploration endeavors. Knight's pursuits led him on expeditions aimed at discovering the Northwest Passage, a sought-after route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. His efforts in exploration were notable during a time of extensive geographical discovery and expansion by European powers. Unfortunately, his life ended when he disappeared during an expedition in search of the passage, marking a mysterious and enduring chapter in the history of exploration.