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The episode discusses Robert Falcon Scott's attempt to reach the South Pole in competition with Roald Amundsen in 1911.

Scott sets out for the South Pole in November of 1911 - trying to attempting the Norwegian team under Roald Amundsen. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers Factor. Go to factormeals.com/explorers50off and use code explorers50off for 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. 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
• Antarctic expeditions
• historical figures
• race to the pole
• Scott vs Amundsen

Keywords

• Scott
• Amundsen
• South Pole
• Terra Nova Expedition
• 1911
• exploration
• Antarctica

Sponsors

Quince, Factor

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