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True stories from the past, told as documentaries: one event, the people inside it, and the moment everything turned. Stories and voices in this podcast are created with AI. Want to make your own podcast? Create one at https://podthis.co

Episodes

  1. Jun 22

    Eleven Miles — Ep. 6

    Eleven Miles The tragic return journey of Scott's party transforms a logistical failure into a powerful myth of British martyrdom that would overshadow Amundsen's victory for a century. Made with PodThis — create your own podcast at podthis.co 01:57 Chapter 1: The Breakdown of the Indomitable Body 06:30 Chapter 2: The 35-Pound Alibi 09:05 Chapter 3: The Fatal Margin 13:53 Chapter 4: The PR Masterclass 20:35 Chapter 5: The Sanctification of the Tomb

    Eleven Miles — Ep. 6

  2. Jun 22

    The Man-Haulers — Ep. 5

    The Man-Haulers Scott's grueling march to the Pole is defined by immense physical labor and a series of last-minute decisions that doom his men before they even reach their goal. Made with PodThis — create your own podcast at podthis.co 02:17 Chapter 1: The Human Engines 06:32 Chapter 2: The Fatal Addition 10:32 Chapter 3: The Missing Skis 13:04 Chapter 4: The Nansen Drain 15:59 Chapter 5: The Weight of Defeat

    The Man-Haulers — Ep. 5

  3. Jun 22

    The Norwegian Express — Ep. 4

    The Norwegian Express Amundsen's final push to the South Pole is a masterclass in efficiency, utilizing skis, dogs, and a controversial strategy of sacrifice to conquer the unknown. Made with PodThis — create your own podcast at podthis.co 02:01 Chapter 1: Cigars and Handshakes at the South Pole 07:51 Chapter 2: Scaling the Treacherous Axel Heiberg Glacier 13:40 Chapter 3: The Butcher’s Shop: A Ruthless Mathematical Sacrifice 20:21 Chapter 4: December 14: Planting the Flag at Polheim

    The Norwegian Express — Ep. 4

  4. Jun 22

    Winter on the Ice — Ep. 3

    Winter on the Ice As the Antarctic winter sets in, both teams race to lay supply depots. But the brutal conditions expose cracks in British planning and spark a mutiny in the Norwegian camp. Made with PodThis — create your own podcast at podthis.co 01:53 Chapter 1: The Phantom Motors 06:43 Chapter 2: The Sweating Ponies 10:35 Chapter 3: The Ten-Mile Catchment 15:42 Chapter 4: The Flight to Framheim 19:02 Chapter 5: The Morning After

    Winter on the Ice — Ep. 3

  5. Jun 22

    Dogs, Ponies, and Pride — Ep. 2

    Dogs, Ponies, and Pride Before ever setting foot on the ice, the two expeditions seal their fates through their vastly different choices in transport, clothing, and survival philosophy. Made with PodThis — create your own podcast at podthis.co 01:55 Chapter 1: The Starting Lines 06:55 Chapter 2: Biological Engines 11:25 Chapter 3: The Sweat Problem 15:45 Chapter 4: The Nobility of Suffering

    Dogs, Ponies, and Pride — Ep. 2

  6. Jun 22

    The Secret Telegram — Ep. 1

    The Secret Telegram The race to the South Pole begins with a lie. Roald Amundsen pivots his Arctic expedition south in secret, setting up a dramatic clash with the British establishment's chosen hero, Captain Scott. Made with PodThis — create your own podcast at podthis.co 02:05 Chapter 1: The Great Deception off the Coast of Madeira 07:43 Chapter 2: Amundsen’s Mastery of the Northwest Passage 13:51 Chapter 3: Captain Scott’s Belief in His Right to the Pole 20:02 Chapter 4: The Infamous Telegram that Launched the Rivalry

    The Secret Telegram — Ep. 1
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True stories from the past, told as documentaries: one event, the people inside it, and the moment everything turned. Stories and voices in this podcast are created with AI. Want to make your own podcast? Create one at https://podthis.co

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  • Creator
    PodThis
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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