About this episode

This episode covers Robert Falcon Scott's journey with Dr. Edward Wilson and Ernest Shackleton across the Great Ice Barrier in pursuit of a farthest south record.

In this episode, Scott - along with Dr. Edward Wilson and Ernest Shackleton - sets out across the Great Ice Barrier to make a farthest south record - and possibly reach the South Pole. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Matt Breen

Topics covered

• exploration
• Antarctica
• Scott Expedition
• South Pole
• history
• adventure

Keywords

• Robert Falcon Scott
• Dr. Edward Wilson
• Ernest Shackleton
• Great Ice Barrier
• South Pole
• exploration
• Antarctica

Sponsors

Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Airwave Media Network

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