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South Pole Race: “Mummy, is Amundsen a good man?”
South Pole Race: “Mummy, is Amundsen a good man?”
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jul 29, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Roald Amundsen beat Captain Scott to the South Pole. The Norwegian - using dog sleds and skis - made it look easy... fun, even. He was heading home to safety, while the British party - hauling sleds by hand - were struggling to survive out on the ice.
In this case, to the victor went a spoiled reputation. The British grumbled that Amundsen had somehow cheated, or had at least behaved in an underhand manner. These stinging accusations would haunt the adventurer until the day he died in the polar wastes.
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In this case, to the victor went a spoiled reputation. The British grumbled that Amundsen had somehow cheated, or had at least behaved in an underhand manner. These stinging accusations would haunt the adventurer until the day he died in the polar wastes.
For a full list of sources go to timharford.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Jul 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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