Race to the South Pole - Terra Nova Expedition Documentary
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By the late 19th century, Antarctica was the last unexplored continent on earth. Unknown whale and seal hunters were probably the first human beings to set foot on the continent, looking for commercial opportunities. Rich Western nations eventually began to take an interest in this inhospitable terrain, with Britain, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Norway, France and Belgium all planning expeditions to Antarctica in the early years of the 20th century. They would compete against each other in its discovery, to gain knowledge and claim new territory. The geographical prize was the South Pole - the most remote spot on earth. The geographical prize was the South Pole - the most remote spot on earth... Captain Robert Falcon Scott had already been to Antarctica prior to his ill-fated Terra Nova expedition (1910-13). He commanded the Government-funded Discovery expedition (1901-4), which undertook significant scientific work. It was also the first British expedition to make an attempt to reach the Pole. The three-man polar party comprising Scott, his friend Dr Edward Wilson and the young Ernest Shackleton, reached within 660km (410 miles) of the Pole, setting a new 'furthest south' record. Scott returned a hero For full Everest and other mountaineering documentaries, see my playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEq-_K2Ii0oGkxhq49Wl_gKI8fwHg-JVR
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Does anyone know the name of the actor who provides the voice of Captain Scott in this film? There is a good stretch of narration starting at 23:01. I am sure I know the voice, but can not attach a name to it.
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Unlike most US tv the NOVA documentaries are superb.
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why were voices back then so cartoony lmao, could you imagine people talking like that nowa days:P
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How desperatly unlucky they were,the poor fellows. So close to making it. How brave they were.
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Interesting! I like these documentaries
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