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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 10 MIN

Modern Antarctic Expeditions - Part 5: The Price of Knowledge

from The Exploration Archive - Stories of explorers, expeditions, and discoveries that changed the world.

When the people who had spent seasons in Antarctica returned to universities, ministries, and committees, they carried more than ice cores and seismic logs.They brought back the felt knowledge of places that did not resemble maps: the relentless rasp of katabatic wind against exposed faces, the salt stinging in a sailor’s eyes as waves hammered an ice-bound hull.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/modern-antarctic-expeditionsThe 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.

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