The Big Chill: Amundsen's Expedition to the South Pole

There was a period, spanning the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, in which study, research and exploration of Antarctica became prevalent. Now known by the awesome(if somewhat romantic) moniker of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, it was a time of great scientific achievement and discovery. Of the many events that shaped this important period, however, perhaps none was as influential (to say nothing of epic) as the Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen's, attempt at locating the South Pole. Find out all about it in today's thrilling installment!