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The Great Polar Fraud explores the history of the three men who claimed the pole, their claims, and the subsequent doubts of those claims, effectively rewriting the history of polar exploration and putting Amundsen center stage as the rightful conqueror of both poles.

'Gripping pulse-racing adventure by a true legend. Louis Rudd's courage and determination is admirable' – Andy McNab _____________________ In 2018 Captain Louis Rudd MBE walked into the history books when he finished a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica, pulling a 130 kg sledge laden...

New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides returns with a white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded Age In the late nineteenth century, people were obsessed by one of the last unmapped areas of the globe: the North Pole. No one knew what existed beyond the fortress...

New York Times bestselling author Mark Synnott has climbed with Alex Honnold. He’s scaled Mount Everest. He's pioneered big-wall first ascents, including the north-west face of the mile-high Great Trango Tower, and skied monster first descents. But in 2022, he realized there was a dream he’d...

'Gripping pulse-racing adventure by a true legend. Louis Rudd's courage and determination is admirable' – Andy McNab _____________________ In 2018 Captain Louis Rudd MBE walked into the history books when he finished a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica, pulling a 130 kg sledge laden...

"Listen to this if you want to hear a narrator at the top of his game recount a fascinating--and at times disturbing--true story of adventure, disaster, discovery, cannibalism, and more. Will Damron makes Levy's fascinating account of the Greely (Polar) Expedition come to life...This is a...

"THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION of 1875 left England on 29th May, crossed the Atlantic to Davis Straits in a succession of storms, and entered the Arctic regions on 4th July. It sailed with orders to 'attain the highest northern latitude, and, if possible, reach the Pole.'" This is the story of the crew of the HMS Alert, on its voyage of exploration up the Baffin Sea and toward northern Greenland. LibriVox volunteers wish to thank the volunteers of Distributed Proofreaders for their work over the last 20 years to convert public domain books into e-books. "Shores of the Polar Sea" was DP's 35,000th ...

It is the dreamland of most children in Europe and the Americas, and the mysterious home of the mythical Santa Claus, his devoted wife Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and the many elves who make Christmas toys each year. In many ways, the North Pole is the first geographical location many kids learn - if only because children over the age of three can manage to tell any interested adult that Santa Claus lives there.

Journey into the captivating world of Polar exploration, where the relentless quest for the North and South Poles has inspired generations of adventurers. While modern explorers benefit from advanced technology, the tales of their predecessors, particularly the heroic Franklin, resonate deeply. His tragic voyages and ultimate sacrifice highlight the stark contrasts between early and contemporary expeditions. From Captain Cooks groundbreaking navigation of the Southern Ocean to Captain Robert Scotts daring exploits, this collection revisits the indomitable spirit of explorers who braved the icy...

The Scott/Amundsen race to the South Pole in 1911 is a legendary outdoor misadventure that has captured the imaginations of people the world for over a century. The lessons chronicled in True South are poignant – the difference between getting back and starving - determined by leadership.

Dive into the gripping narrative of White Czar, where the first half transports you to the heart of San Francisco during the catastrophic earthquake of 1906, revealing harrowing accounts from eyewitnesses and survivors of the devastating destruction that followed. The second half takes you on a journey through other monumental natural disasters, from the fiery eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii to the explosive force of Krakatoa, all accompanied by insightful scientific explanations that unravel the mysteries behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Summary by Availle)

An extraordinary lost chapter in the history of World War I: the story of America’s year-long invasion of Russia, in which a contingency of brave soldiers fought the Red Army and brutal conditions during the fall and winter of 1918–1919. In August 1918, the 339th regiment of the U.S...

Elevating the voice of the unique showing that no one is ordinary. We are each our own world, let's delve into more.

The Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discovery and have witnessed both great triumphs and miserable defeats. As a planetary litmus paper it is at the poles we can detect the effects of natural oscillations and human activities on the global ecosystems.

Welcome to BiPolar Substances. A Podcast Hosted by Addicts for Addicts with Mental Health Disorders. Here we focus on Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Mental Health where you can hear true life experiences by the Hosts and what life was like through the years. We want to build a community where those who are going through Addiction or have Mental Health issues are not judged or made to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable. No Drug is Better or Worse than another and being an addict stops you being human. We will always try to help the best we can and keep you all up to date with news on support. If ...

Deutschland im Mai 1945. Der Krieg ist verloren: Trümmer und Ruinenfelder, so weit das Auge reicht. Während die Alliierten den Sieg feiern, suchen russische Spezialeinheiten in Berlin nach den Überresten von Feind Nummer 1: Adolf Hitler. Dieser hatte sich am 30. April gemeinsam mit seiner kurz zuvor angetrauten Ehefrau das Leben genommen. Unmittelbar nach dem Tod hatten die letzten Getreuen die Leichen ins Freie getragen und verbrannt. Dass es überhaupt eine Frau an Hitlers Seite gab, ist nicht nur für die Sieger eine Überraschung.

Der nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg ins Leben gerufene "Thule-Orden" gilt als organisatorisches Fundament der nationalsozialistischen Bewegung. Zu seinen Gründungsmitgliedern zählten Himmler, Streicher, Rosenberg und Hess. Doch so eindeutig, wie manche Historiker es darstellen, scheinen die Ziele des geheimnisvollen Ordens nicht gewesen zu sein. Welche Rolle spielte ihr Gründer Freiherr von Sebottendorf wirklich? Woher stammt sein sagenhaftes Vermögen? Gab es Auftraggeber im Dunkeln, die bis heute gedeckt werden? Welches Geheimnis hüten die Eingeweihten dieser Schattenorganisation?