Roald Amundsen - Part 4 - the South Pole

The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

Society & Culture, History, Education

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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In 1910, Roald Amundsen and the Fram set off on what the world thought was an expedition to the Arctic. Instead, Amundsen sailed to Antarctica - his intention to make a run at the South Pole. It would set up a dramatic (and tragic) race for the pole with British explorers Robert Falcon Scott. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/EXPLORERSPOD and get on your way to being your best self. Sponsor link: US.Amazfit.com/EXPLORERS | Promo Code: EXPLORERS The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:35.5	Amundsen. Let's get right to things. Last time we left Amundsen in Norway in 1907, he had
1:42.2	completed the Northwest Passage, a goal he had dreamed about since his
1:45.4	teenage years. I want to point out that Amundsen had accomplished his goal by preparing as
1:50.5	thoroughly as possible. You could say he was obsessive in his preparations. His selection of the
1:55.7	crew, the ship, the gear, the supplies, it was all very carefully thought out and done for a reason.
2:01.1	He rarely settled for anything less than what he wanted.
2:04.5	And let's not forget, he had proven to be brave, daring, and resourceful.
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