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Polar Expeditions: Amundsen Beats Scott to the Pole

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Amundsen finally beats Scott in the race to the South Pole.
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Polar Expeditions: Program Introduction

Polar Expeditions: Program Introduction (0:39)

Learn more about polar expeditions through this introductory video.

Polar Expeditions: The North and South Poles

Polar Expeditions: The North and South Poles (1:00)

At the end of the 19th century, a few men sought immortality by being the first to the poles.

Polar Expeditions: Competition Between Peary and Cook

Polar Expeditions: Competition Between Peary and Cook (3:44)

Robert Peary and Frederick Cook raced to the North Pole. Both wanted to arrive first, but only one man would triumph.

Polar Expeditions: Peary's Second Attempt

Polar Expeditions: Peary's Second Attempt (1:50)

In this segment, Robert Peary tries to "lay siege to the pole" a second time.

Polar Expeditions: Cook's Antarctic Expedition

Polar Expeditions: Cook's Antarctic Expedition (2:05)

Frederick Cook, obsessed with the journey to the pole, can't stay away.

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Polar Expeditions: The Robert Scott Expedition Dies

Polar Expeditions: The Robert Scott Expedition Dies (4:35)

Robert Scott's expedition realizes that Amundsen has beaten them.

Polar Expeditions: Amundsen Beats Scott to the Pole

Polar Expeditions: Amundsen Beats Scott to the Pole (2:03)

Amundsen finally beats Scott in the race to the South Pole.

Polar Expeditions: Scott Reaches the South Pole

Polar Expeditions: Scott Reaches the South Pole (5:52)

Amundsen and Scott race towards the South Pole.

Polar Expeditions: Amundsen Heads Towards Antarctica

Polar Expeditions: Amundsen Heads Towards Antarctica (1:50)

In light of Peary's success, Amundsen changes direction and sets his sights on the North Pole.

Polar Expeditions: Scott Races Shackleton to the Pole

Polar Expeditions: Scott Races Shackleton to the Pole (2:46)

Robert Scott wants to beat Shackleton to the pole, while news of Peary and Cook reaching the North Pole reignites popular interest.

Polar Expeditions: Roald Amundsen Prepares for the Pole

Polar Expeditions: Roald Amundsen Prepares for the Pole (1:55)

Roald Amundsen prepares for his own journey to the South Pole.

Polar Expeditions: Robert Scott's First Attempt

Polar Expeditions: Robert Scott's First Attempt (2:42)

Robert Scott makes his first attempt to reach the South Pole in his ship, The Discovery.

Polar Expeditions: The Controversy of the Race

Polar Expeditions: The Controversy of the Race (2:24)

Even after the death of Peary and Cook, the controversy lives on.

Polar Expeditions: Peary's Efforts to Discredit Cook

Polar Expeditions: Peary's Efforts to Discredit Cook (3:57)

Peary tries to discredit Cook, but evidence supporting his case is hard to find.

Polar Expeditions: Cook Claims to Have Beaten Peary

Polar Expeditions: Cook Claims to Have Beaten Peary (2:34)

Peary's victory is overshadowed by Cook's claim of success.