Robert Falcon Scott - Part 5: The aftermath of a heroic journey

Months after the march, the search for Scott and his party began in earnest. In mid-November of nineteen twelve, a search party found the last camp, locating the final instruments and the men who had been left to the ice.The scene at the point of discovery was spare and exacting: a tent, partially collapsed under the weight of wind-packed snow, its canvas hammered and ridged by drifting crystals; instruments encrusted in rime, their brass fittings dulled by months of frost; scattered scientific notes, ragged edges softened and stiffened by damp and cold.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/robert-falcon-scottThe 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.