Pole Position: The Roald Amundsen Odyssey

Explore Roald Amundsen’s extraordinary arc—from a seafaring family to the man who outmaneuvered rivals to reach the South Pole. We trace his unconventional path, from overwintering with the Belgica to mastering the Northwest Passage aboard the Gjøa, and learning from the Netsilik Inuit. This episode unpacks the drive, strategy, and whispers of mystery that define one of history’s greatest polar feats, as told through excerpts from his Wikipedia page.

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