Episode 70: The Race to the South Pole, Part One

Histories And Mysteries

At the turn of the 20th century, two teams of experienced explorers raced to be the first to plant their flag at the southernmost point of the globe for the sake of personal and national glory. They were well financed, well trained, and well equipped, but the harsh conditions of the Antarctic, the final unexplored continent, could be deadly and any mistake could be their last. Join us today as Jessica and Janel discuss the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration and the leadership of Robert Falcon Scott, as Jessica likewise Goes Off about vitamin deficiencies.