The Explorers Podcast

Belgica Expedition - Part 4

Sep 18, 2023
The crew of the Belgica Expedition prepares for a winter in the Antarctic, facing extreme cold, darkness, and isolation. The podcast explores their living arrangements, experiences on the ship, and strategies for managing time and boredom. It also discusses the crew's health conditions, including mourning for a fallen member. As winter ends, the men celebrate the return of the sun and await their uncertain fate.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Living Arrangements and Aurora Australis
03:57 • 6min
3
Experiences on the Ship Belgica
10:02 • 7min
4
Managing Time and Boredom on the Beljica Expedition Ship
16:39 • 9min
5
Health Conditions and Mourning
25:15 • 10min
6
The Return of the Sun and Celebration
35:20 • 2min