Sahara: The Largest Desert On Earth | Journeys To The Ends Of The Earth

Sahara: The Largest Desert On Earth | Journeys To The Ends Of The Earth | Real History

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The Sahara is the biggest desert on earth ... it takes its name from the Arab word for "emptiness". In the dead heart of that emptiness there's a place called the Tenere. The Tenere takes its name from the Tuareg word for "nothing". A nothing the size of France in the middle of an emptiness the size of the United States. It's no wonder the locals call this place "The Land Of Fear”. David Adams retraces the trade routes of the people who call this stove-hot corner of the planet home.
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@realhistory9284 10 ай бұрын

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@jagdishhaton4006 8 ай бұрын

Name of the music theme

@PeniasiNarube-v5f 7 ай бұрын

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@abdiyusufmohamed 7 ай бұрын

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@belomark3680 6 ай бұрын

Desert to mean no water; hence, sahara is the largest.

@errolneptune3995 5 ай бұрын

@@belomark3680ice / snow isn't water so Antarctica is the largest desert. Google search largest desert and this comes up 1. Antarctic Polar Desert. Antarctica is the largest continent, as well as the largest desert in the world. This frigid wasteland dominates the South Pole with a massive surface area of 5.5 million square miles ( 14.2 million square kilometers)

@fakharulanam1367 2 ай бұрын

Million times worthy than scrolling whole day through reels .I love it ,its one of the best documentary.

@Eitner100 10 ай бұрын

I know one thing fur sure: if I ever visit a desert I will drive a Toyota. In all documentaries about deserts, that brand is always present. Excellent documentary!

@MarkFranklin-ws5jf 7 ай бұрын

My Tacoma has 325,000 miles and runs excellent

@reevus01 7 ай бұрын

Its like those Nokia 3310, durable AF. Some people even said its easy to repair and parts easily available from third party or source company, but I dont know that its true or not cause I have no knowledge in mechanical vehicle.

@misselanys1219 7 ай бұрын

Scotty Kilmer swears by Toyota. He says they are the best built cars in the country.

@reevus01 6 ай бұрын

Also let's not forget it depends on the person who owns it, oh wait secondhand cars which are overused are sold and still used as military vehicles where they put machine guns on it. And its mostly Toyota's pick-up 🛻

@michaelfodor6280 6 ай бұрын

@@reevus01 In 1987 Libya decided to invade the neighboring country of Chad. The Chadian Army was poorly equipped with only light trucks. However these trucks had better maneuverability and driver farther in worse terrain the Libyan tanks & APCs. So the Chadians gave the Libyans a good sound thrashing and the whole thing was called the Toyota War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_War

@davidgriego278 9 ай бұрын

All my life I hsve been fascinated by Nomadic people, throughout the world. Their fierce Independence, Loyalty, Pride. Each Culture, has roots in Warrior traditions. You cannot help but respect their traditions! It is a hard life, but the rewards are worth it! This is a Wonderfull Video!

@millsykooksy4863 7 ай бұрын

yeah they are very cool, I want one of those swords!

@mikebacherl2490 4 ай бұрын

Durn Man...what rewards? You have SAND in your food, water, bed...and even in your mouth if you sleep with it open!!!

@davidgriego278 4 ай бұрын

@@mikebacherl2490 You are a not even getting where I am coming from! We lived a life of poverty, but We never made life more difficult, than what it already was! To this day when I sit down to eat. I give Thanks! This past Saturday my Blood Pressure went town to 54, yet I gave Thanks! The difference between You, and Me, is simply this! I will always give Thanks, where you don't! Live, and Let Live!

@theccpisaparasite8813 3 ай бұрын

It's what's holding them back. No education, lack of medicine, hunger, no resources, and on, and on

@therushi1 Ай бұрын

The Earth is flat Sun sets in muddy water The earth is Static Sun revolves the Earth Donky has ability to reach deep space Moon can be cut in two 6 year old girl is a Mia Khalifa. 4 Ajwa khajoor can cure all disease except cancer. Camel Urine is a medicine

@vilerose7871 2 жыл бұрын

The reaction of the guides to skiing down the dune was priceless.

@cousin_JACK 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I like that segment, he worked for that decent

@ansaz14 6 ай бұрын

They might even make up a song about his feat

@sleepyjoe8061 6 ай бұрын

Whitest thing he could've done lol

@scottgordon8902 4 ай бұрын

The reaction seems pretty understandable.. "look at this frigging idiot".. no water, no cover..

@TheBierman19 4 ай бұрын

.....and his hair was perfect at the end of the ride...... amazing!!!!!!

@CameronBrown-i9e 8 ай бұрын

absolutely amazing as the guide said "freedom first" no boundaries and no borders. love it really

@extraterrestrial7424 19 күн бұрын

And the face expression of his wife really showed what she thought about it.

@iStuwie 10 ай бұрын

The camera work was fantastic, huge props to the team.

@Yeletimbs 4 ай бұрын

Every time I flew over the Sahara in and out of Nigeria, I always love the view over the Sahara. I relish every glimpse, my eyes are fixated on the window.

@davidfromamerica1871 4 ай бұрын

This was once all forest land and grass lands, perhaps even all rain forest. Before that it was once covered in Glaciers miles deep.

@parasbishnoi_029 10 ай бұрын

I love this documentary so much😊 And proud the citizens who preserve their culture even in harsh climate

@sufwannawab 10 ай бұрын

@paras brother well said, but let’s wish that there is no oil found in that precious land, so it can be stayed as it is till the eternity,

@parasbishnoi_029 8 ай бұрын

@@sufwannawab yes but I think due to globalisation and modernization their own offspring are not interested to preserve their precious culture . But they also unaware about life of city which is full of stress and tension.

@pnm3706 8 ай бұрын

It was one of the best documentaries I've ever watched. No words! Unbelievable people. 👏

@chandquadermadri3522 9 ай бұрын

Halfway into the documentary and I can say it's one of the best documentaries made

@bentucker2301 9 ай бұрын

How was the other half?

@chandquadermadri3522 8 ай бұрын

Gets better

@marilougo6084 8 ай бұрын

Yes toyota is the beast in rough terrain👍

@scottgordon8902 4 ай бұрын

Theres a 5 hour version David Adams has that shows his whole journey through Africa.. this is just 1 part of it.. it's an incredible thing

@scottgordon8902 4 ай бұрын

@marilougo6084 "what breed of camel you like best?".. Toyota of course

@benukakati9915 9 ай бұрын

Amazing! One of the best sights I have seen in this documentary in my long years. Good luck, young man, and God be with you.

@lyudmila2882 10 ай бұрын

Thrilling, fascinating, beautiful. THIS is travel! Thanks so much!

@flaviadepaula9383 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic, thank you for such wonderful documentary. I always have a deep curiosity about the Tuaregs.

@pravinthanki3879 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing such a great life in Africa 🌍. It's indeed amazing 👏.

@YasirAli-uv3ss 10 ай бұрын

This Documentary touches my heart the way of living local life in such dry Area with honour and tradition is so especial thanks to Real History team for the the Dacumentory 🙏

@TanvirAhmed2002Irin 8 ай бұрын

What a mind blowing documentary.. absolutely appreciate,, love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

@YusufKhan-mp5vs 9 ай бұрын

Unbelievable, I just started watching for a minute or two but ended up watching almost without blinking the whole in no time

@happyheart8888 3 ай бұрын

true it is amazing ❤

@dastanapunjab123 2 ай бұрын

Yes ❤❤

@rubywilcox7405 2 жыл бұрын

Such a marvelous story of an amazing group of people and animals! Thank you!

@westwild75 Жыл бұрын

نحن لسنا مجموعة من الناس!! ..نحن قبائل نعيش في البراري كسائر الأمم.. We are not just a group of people We are Tribes touareg We live in Sahara like any other Nation

@rubywilcox7405 Жыл бұрын

@@westwild75 Thank you for helping me understand you better. With utmost respect to Tribes Touareg.

@frankdunbar4140 2 жыл бұрын

Antarctic - 5.5 million square miles Arctic - 5.4 million square miles Sahara - 3.5 million square miles Arabian - 1.0 million square miles Gobi - 0.5 million square miles Patagonian - 0.26 million square miles Great Victoria - 0.25 million square miles Kalahari - 0.22 million square miles Great Basin - 0.19 million square miles Syrian - 0.19 million square miles Ten largest deserts in the world.

@Katiesarabians 2 жыл бұрын

Most of us typically think of deserts as sand and bare rock, so the cold places don't so much register as *deserts*, as in dryness- even cold.

@louielouie6259 2 жыл бұрын

Now for top ten desserts.

@frankdunbar4140 2 жыл бұрын

@@louielouie6259 desserts? What do desserts have to do with deserts?

@louielouie6259 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankdunbar4140 Don't be a Karen, Frank.

@robbienianalbert2211 Жыл бұрын

Wrong all wrong the world's greatest desert is surely my ex-wifes' heart...empty......

@RoshaniLama-r8d 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing just like wow! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journeys

@PrinceTaRiG 5 ай бұрын

This is by far the best ever well produced documentary ever..Period

@chlorone 4 ай бұрын

neh its more like adventure holiday diary than a documentary. but i agree its absolute briliant

@arshadrana7301 10 ай бұрын

absolutely amazing as the guide said "freedom first" no boundaries and no borders. love it really ❤

@marklumley619 9 ай бұрын

Really! Do you have door to your house/apartment? If so then you’re a hypocrite

@ryleighloughty3307 7 ай бұрын

You do realize that they don't mean it, right?

@mikethomp1440 6 ай бұрын

These are truly free people. They live and breathe the freedom we only talk about in the west.

@theccpisaparasite8813 3 ай бұрын

You weren't paying attention

@mikethomp1440 3 ай бұрын

@@theccpisaparasite8813 interesting comment. I make a general statement regarding what i believe freedom actually implies and to whom. And you give a blanket statement. Very liberal of you. Ok, I’ll bite. Pls elaborate.

@francismcquade4620 Ай бұрын

They are slaves to intolerant religion, sketchy civil government and choking cultural expectations. Ask an American what freedom is

@mrjumbarrawa9044 2 ай бұрын

really enjoyed this thanks for uploading

@MariaSantana-ul5wd 8 ай бұрын

What a treasure. The desert is beautiful. Thank you.

@elizabethcantarell5094 5 ай бұрын

Poor camels 😥 the load they carry made me feel sick.

@venkatarao1658 3 ай бұрын

Yes... beautiful if seen from the far but fearsome and disastrous if We are caught in the (middle of) desert.

@DrRoxie 6 ай бұрын

Well done, Mate! Thank you for a remarkable journey,, indeed.

@kmkhare385 10 ай бұрын

Explored awesome places. Deserted & dry. Mind blowing land scape. Inhabitants have tough life. Despite adversaries they are happy. Excellent video

@ashokdandawate9682 10 ай бұрын

Real History is Master Piece !!! Very Excellent ! I am from Bengaluru- 🇮🇳 India. Thanks a Lot !!!

@黃建安-m6s 8 ай бұрын

This is first English film that I ever watch complete in one time.

@黃建安-m6s 8 ай бұрын

and it is a wonderful film.

@markwaiswa5786 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for helping us travel the Desert virtually. It is just a marvel. Anice documentary

@swamifakkananda4043 9 ай бұрын

It is a shame this thing has so few views.

@marytownsend9765 10 ай бұрын

Truly amazing and incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for taking me on this adventure of crossing the Saharan desert in the country of Niger. I loved watching you sand ski down the high mound and across the sand. Wow! Ancient customs and kind people taking you into their country and showing you the way and you bring this this adventure into our lives as a gift. You are so kind and respectful. Their world is so remote from the genocide of the Palestinians. I hope they find out what the Israelis are doing and pray it ends now and Israel exists no longer because they have been forced to leave and return to Europe.

@siphokazikazie 10 ай бұрын

When he grabbed the salt 3:10 of the video. The man is like "and now, are you buying that salt" 😂😂😂😂

@darrondoss8660 8 ай бұрын

It pissed me off that he used his bare hands on their salt

@MarkFranklin-ws5jf 7 ай бұрын

He asked people before he films guaranteed before he does things to anger them or has bills at the ready

@sixthousandblankets 3 ай бұрын

I'm sure they asked them if he could do it beforehand.

@marifkhan7054 Ай бұрын

through out this amazing documentary, the thing that stolen my heart, is curing that wounded person. you people are so kind hearted. your activity is matchless

@theunknowntruth5012 4 ай бұрын

I am slowly realizing how important tradition is, even in today's fast-paced world. These people have managed to preserve their traditions because modernity has not yet reached them, allowing them to live their lives fully in their own way.

@madelainedinodano4702 10 ай бұрын

Amazing, great job/documentary to this journalist and his team and his all his guides

@annatyreman794 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating and fun, i travelled through Algeria yrs ago to an oasis town in the Sahara called Gardiah, as you entered the air became cooler.

@ArkanerHorizont24 Күн бұрын

The visuals are breathtaking, and the storytelling is exceptional. It feels like I’ve traveled across the Sahara without ever leaving my seat!

@benardnzioka617 10 ай бұрын

best documentary i have watched in a while

@lydiarowe491 6 ай бұрын

A brilliant doco..places that have not changed in the Sahara for many years..truly beautiful scapes with the Tuaregs having the freedom hard won to be able to cross borders as they wish…thankyou..

@lynnerose1422 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really enjoyed watching that especially as it’s been a drizzly day here in Scotland.

@peterroxofthefuture 7 ай бұрын

Excellent. David Adams is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

@TristanVarfley 8 ай бұрын

I'm African, but I knew nothing about the Tuareg until I watched this documentary. I envy the narrator

@yakakay8686 3 ай бұрын

Wwwoonderful travail and many thanks for sharing

@MatuSala-7 8 ай бұрын

What a life! I too a few years before that I crossed the Sahara from Sudan to Libya and then to Europe,and it was my best and worst memories of my life! Sahara is magnificent but the same time deadly!!

@janewangui3984 8 ай бұрын

Hello,which means of transport did you use?

@MatuSala-7 8 ай бұрын

@@janewangui3984 It was a Toyota pickups and we were almost 30 people and we lost one of our friends and buried him there in the desert,it was really hard and it's a long story to write it here🤗

@JJfromJ 7 ай бұрын

@@janewangui3984The trafficker's truck?

@rashybaloch4119 2 ай бұрын

Excellent, best quality and amazing 👍🏻

@thebittertruth5381 8 ай бұрын

"They don't regard borders" "Freedom first" The true mentality of the Tuareg Warriors of the dessert.

@yushirou8672 8 ай бұрын

superb video graphy, excellent documentary, wonderful people and their lifestyle .

@TristanVarfley 8 ай бұрын

Wow! The tradition surrounding the camel race is a marvel

@thennakoneranbanda6634 7 ай бұрын

Thanks David.Amazing documentary.

@mtbalpinecounty Жыл бұрын

And as well as Silk Road..amazing travels.. Humanities histories..

@chamanthawickramarathne2029 2 ай бұрын

Nice Documentary, Really Enjoyed it!

@Plateaudweller 10 ай бұрын

'Day after day, night after night' he travels on....in the same set of crisp clean pants and shirt....with 3 4WD vehicles following....with creature comforts. 😜😂

@umehhenry6651 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@AfaqJabbar-z7r 9 ай бұрын

Yeah it's doubtable

@swamifakkananda4043 9 ай бұрын

Poor guy, the trouble he has to go through. Nobody knows his sorrow!!!❤😂

@ranjitverdi5702 9 ай бұрын

And not a Travel Lodge or Motel in site.🤣

@swamifakkananda4043 9 ай бұрын

@@ranjitverdi5702 poor guy!! Ge must have suffered a lot!!🤭😇😅🤣

@mbctsports9799 9 ай бұрын

The music in this doc is top notch 0:47

@alessandrapirelli7040 9 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable and educational!

@Cric_beg07 9 ай бұрын

The journey with passion and information . Appreciable❤

@mymentor5130 9 ай бұрын

Loved it so much. Superb piece of work...

@billyd5528 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic , what a wonder filled hour of knowledge ! Smiles Billy D

@robwashers 10 ай бұрын

A year ago I drove from the French Alps to the Sahara -(ferry across the Med) what surprised me most was how bloody cold its gets at night in the desert !!

@owenmark5806 9 ай бұрын

I swr bro

@rijubratakundu373 Ай бұрын

Astonishing, spell bounding. Beautiful story-telling and videography. I feel for the Camels though. They must be horrendously tired after such a journey. The people there have a such a hard and unpredictable life.

@javedfazal59 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating and an eye opener! Excellent documentary!

@Manish_3333 9 ай бұрын

Perfect evidence of how islam makes humans primitive.

@StevenG.Reeves 4 ай бұрын

"Sahara: The Largest Desert On Earth | Journeys To The Ends Of The Earth | Real History" takes viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the planet's most iconic landscapes. This captivating video offers a glimpse into the vastness and beauty of the Sahara Desert, showcasing its breathtaking dunes, rugged terrain, and fascinating wildlife. Through stunning cinematography and insightful narration, the video delves into the rich history and unique ecosystems of the Sahara, revealing the challenges and triumphs of life in this extreme environment. From ancient civilizations to modern-day nomadic tribes, the Sahara has been home to a diverse array of cultures and traditions, each leaving its mark on the desert landscape. As we journey through the Sahara's sweeping vistas and hidden oases, we are reminded of the importance of preserving this fragile ecosystem for future generations. Thank you for this enlightening and visually stunning exploration of the largest desert on Earth. 🌵🐪 #SaharaDesert #JourneysToEndsOfEarth

@arsalanparsa858 9 ай бұрын

i really enjoyed to watch this episode thank s for sharing

@edwardlee2794 7 ай бұрын

Real history, true story. Fascinating journey into Fascinating people survive in their natural way. Perhaps science and technology is not necessary in life, but then nice to have in order to ripe benefit of what the earth has to offer. Thanks for the efforts and keep up the good work.

@kforest2745 10 ай бұрын

It always looks so sheen the desert. Love the music of the cultures that originate there.

@AmaranathRanatunga 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic documentary. Thank you so much for your fine effort.

@Angellady11 2 жыл бұрын

My family’s history dating back to the Sahara and for 2000 years my family has always been merchants on the Saharan camel caravan trail I’m a proud Moroccan 🕋🤲🏽

@marsdenk.6162 10 ай бұрын

❤

@anjou6497 7 ай бұрын

👍🧡🌱

@jabulanirambwawasvika1683 7 ай бұрын

I have learnt a lot i didnt know there are amaizing people living in the heart of Sahara desert! Thank for your wonderful documentary!

@brianstuart88 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this, well done, the guy is pretty cool, sking down dunes and stuff 👍

@okaasan6990 9 ай бұрын

Thank You, I truly enjoyed your video!

@jaclynroth1440 3 ай бұрын

In the beginning when he grabs that vendors salt and then throw it. The guy is like 😮. I find it distracting how he pronounces Niger two different ways. Also the fact he’s English and knows zero French is baffling. Idk. Those poor animals …how they are treated. But the culture is incredible and what a treat to glimpse it so intimately. I wonder how it is now 22 years later. Camels are fascinating animals. They’re chill and badass at the same time. David cracks me up skiing in the desert. That guide was really helpful and informative

@legitbeans9078 3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure hes aussie

@fabricendayambaje9408 24 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@MPam1619 12 күн бұрын

SubhanAllah! So beautiful! Thank you for taking me along! When my daughter was in Cairo for her 3rd year of college, we took a holiday foray to the Siwa Oasis. I was completely awestruck at our encounter with the Sahara; i will never forget it. Apart from the feeling of being lost in the midst of the great ocean of sand, there was the absence of sound, except for the whisper of the wind over the dunes. Our guides/hosts spread a great wool rug and prepared sweet, hot mint tea as we sat watching & wondering how they'd manage to return us safely to our inn with the sun seeming to melt like a pat of butter over the tops of the dunes.