The Explorers Podcast

In 1926, Roald Amundsen’s ambitious Arctic adventure aboard the Norge dirigible kicks off a fierce rivalry with Italian airship designer Umberto Nobile. The preparations reveal personal and professional challenges, including financial struggles and emerging romances. As they navigate perilous Arctic conditions, tensions rise between Norwegian and Italian crews. After the historic flight, communication issues and clashing expectations lead to dramatic confrontations, showcasing the complexity of teamwork in the face of adversity.

In 1924 and 1925, Amundsen made two attempts to fly over the Arctic. One would be a humiliating disaster. The other would be a glorious disaster. Sponsor: Head to acorns.com/explorers or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amundsen sets out in 1918 on his new ship, the Maud, to take part in polar drift. The hope is the drift will take the Maud all the way to the North Pole. Not much will go as planned.Sponsor: Head to acorns.com/explorers or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 6 of our series on Roald Amundsen, we wrap up the South Pole Expedition as Amundsen and his team goes from the South Pole to Framheim. From there, Amundsen heads to Australia to let the world know about his achievements. We also take a look at the fate of Robert Falcon Scott and the Terra Nova Expedition.Head to acorns.com/explorers or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roald Amundsen, the legendary Norwegian polar explorer, shares insights from his historic voyage to the South Pole. He details the rigorous winter preparations at Framheim, emphasizing the importance of morale and supplies. Amundsen reveals the strategic decisions and challenges his team faced while racing against Robert Falcon Scott's crew. He reflects on the emotional toll of their journey, managing sled dogs, and the exhilarating moment of triumph upon reaching the South Pole, marking a significant achievement in exploration history.

Roald Amundsen, a pioneering Norwegian polar explorer, shares the gripping tale of his expedition to the South Pole. He discusses his meticulous preparations, including crew selection and equipment, and reveals the strategic pivot from the North to South Pole. The rivalry with Robert Falcon Scott is highlighted, showcasing how Amundsen's innovative use of dogs for transport and careful management set him apart. Listeners learn about the harsh challenges faced in Antarctica and the evolving public perception as the race intensifies.

In this engaging discussion, Roald Amundsen, the esteemed Norwegian polar explorer, delves into his adventures during the Gjøa Expedition. He shares insights on his quest to reach the Magnetic North Pole, overcoming severe weather and logistical challenges. Amundsen highlights the crucial survival skills he learned from the Inuit, which proved vital for his crew's morale and success. He also reflects on his later experiences on the American lecture circuit, showcasing how his Arctic journeys shaped his leadership and future exploration ambitions.

In the first part of this episode, Amundsen organizes an expedition to sail through the Northwest Passage - as well as locate the Magnetic North Pole. In the second part of the episode, we set out on his epic three year voyage to be the first person to ever sail the legendary passage.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part one of our series, we look at the early life of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen. We then take him on his first great adventure - that as the third in command of the Belgica Expedition - the first expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. It will be a harrowing experience - but prepare Amundsen for bigger things.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final part in this series, we look at the rest of the life of Bingham, the true nature of Machu Picchu, and the story of the artifacts taken from Peru by Bingham and Yale.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices