Douglas Mawson - Part 5: Returning with knowledge and scars

The return to civilization is often more complex than the journey outward. Ships that had anchored the campaign became repositories for reports and specimens.Tents that served as laboratories in the field were folded into boxes and reconstituted aboard under electric lights. Time resumed its small mercies, as their days, once defined by creaking sledges and white horizons, were now measured by clocks and port schedules.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/douglas-mawsonThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.