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Mental Floss Presents: The Quest for the North Pole

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Many wanted to claim its discovery—but only one could be the first. In The Quest for the North Pole, a new podcast from Mental Floss and iHeartRadio, we'll dive into the adventure, excitement, and danger surrounding our obsession with the North Pole. In each weekly episode, we'll analyze the motives and celebrate the triumphs of the people who sought the northernmost point on the globe, from the q... more

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In the final bonus episode of The Quest for the North Pole, we travel to far northwestern Greenland to see the changing Arctic firsthand. We explore the long history of this area, from its settlement by Indigenous people, to the expeditions of Peary ... more

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On their many attempts to reach the North Pole, Robert Peary and Matthew Henson spent a lot of time in northwest Greenland. So much time that they, like many explorers before them, formed intimate relationships with Inughuit women. Their sons from th... more

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Before Robert Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole, he led several expeditions to northern Greenland. But they were more than just scouting trips. He brought back three legendary meteorites from the Arctic, which are still on display in the A... more

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The demise of the Franklin Expedition remains the most compelling puzzle in Arctic exploration. Sir John Franklin was a veteran of three previous polar voyages, recognized for his bravery and resourcefulness, and admired for his grit. The British Adm... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 455 ratings
  • Weird editing

    In episode six the narrator interrupts herself- but besides that a great series

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ErinBren
    Canada3 years ago
  • TR

    Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the first season about Teddy Roosevelt. They did a great job of covering a wide range of topics and it was entertaining to listen to. Highly recommend for any fan of TR or of American History!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allison918
    United States3 years ago
  • Hooked

    And searching maps and routes and this is so interesting! Great job - the use of sound just makes me FEEL cold while listening. Before publishing a producer unfamiliar with the content should listen, catch, and fix the missing items - Needs a touch more description for the ear; feels like an print writer wrote this and not a broadcaster. Did I miss why Peary didn't have photos from the pole - a photo of his compass showing 90 degrees North? It’s just not clear why he couldn’t prove his achieveme... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBinSouthCarolina
    United States3 years ago
  • Recording issues with episode 6

    There are bunch of recording issues with episode 6. The narration is being overwritten a fair number of times.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Saber Kan
    United States3 years ago
  • Fine podcast but

    I don't remember you explaining the pronunciation of Inuit. more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ehsizz
    Canada3 years ago

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