Roald Amundsen South Pole - Part 5: Reflections on the impact of the expedition

The return by sea felt like a passage into another element. Where the polar plateau had been a world of crystalline silence, the ship was a living machine responding to the waves.At dawn, the men stood at the rail, feeling the vessel pitch as it rose and fell on the swells. The salty air brought a different smell, a low metallic tang of coal smoke and iron.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/roald-amundsen-south-poleThe 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.