Robert Twigger
Author and travel writer known for works on geography and exploration, cited here for expertise on the Nile (author of Red Nile) and providing expert commentary during the episode.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 52min
The River Nile
Robert Twigger, author and travel writer famed for Red Nile, offers expert commentary on the Nile’s sweep through geology, cultures, and history. The conversation covers the river’s branches and formation. It explores irrigation, myths and religion, imperial contests, famous explorers, dams from Aswan to the Grand Renaissance, and the Nile’s enduring cultural legacy.
