Robert Falcon Scott - Part 5 - The Terra Nova Expedition

About this episode

The episode discusses Robert Falcon Scott's preparations for the Terra Nova Expedition and the competitive landscape of explorers aiming for the South Pole.

Scott slowly prepares for a return to Antarctica - but rivals abound - including the Americans, Swedes, Japanese, Germans and French. But the greatest challenger - Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen - is unknown until the last minute - setting up a dramatic race for 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

• Antarctica
• exploration
• race to the South Pole
• Scott's expedition
• rival explorers
• early 20th century exploration

Keywords

• Robert Falcon Scott
• Roald Amundsen
• Terra Nova Expedition
• Antarctica
• South Pole
• exploration
• rivalry
• early 20th century

Sponsors

Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Airwave Media Network, megaphone.fm

Places: Antarctica, South Pole

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