Category: Research
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To Catch A Crab
“The pram going off to Cape Crozier”, 3 January 1911. Photo credit: SPRI. I want to begin this post by saying I really enjoyed Robert Ryan’s Death on the Ice. It’s well written, certain scenes have truly breathtaking cinematic timing, and it’s meticulously researched. I recommend reading it. However, it…
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Arthur Quartley: Discovery’s Forgotten Artist
Note: this post involved a lot of independent research, and there are a lot of gaps in the story, especially regarding Quartley’s later life. If you spot anything inaccurate, or know of any information I’ve missed, feel free to reach out to me at glossopteris.polar@gmail.com. Thank you! When thinking of…
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From the South Pole to the Stars
Amundsen at the South Pole; Aldrin on the moon. Photo credits Olav Bjaaland, Neil Armstrong. This post is adapted from my presentation at Terror Camp 2023. In December 1911, Roald Amundsen and his team stand at the South Pole, hats doffed, staring up at the Norwegian flag they’ve raised above…
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