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
Latest episodes
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29 min
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 cen…
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25 min
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. M…
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29 min
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…
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28 min
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 Norwe…
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22 min
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 philos…
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29 min
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 establis…