Towards the Coldest Place

The race to reach the South Pole is a compelling tale of courage and hardship. Begun by the Ancient Greeks, its history climaxed 2,000 years later with the ultimate triumph and tragedy of Amundsen and Scott, separated by a matter of weeks. Discover the role played by an ancient obelisk in early exploration, learn how the frozen land repulsed the advances of great explorers like Captain Cook and ex...