Death, Misery, Folly, and Ponies: The Chilling History of Polar Exploration

<p>Who was the first explorer to reach the North Pole? How about the South? It turns out that at least one of those answers is complicated, and although the controversy may never be laid to rest, plenty of would-be arctic conquerors were themselves laid to rest during the golden age of polar exploration. Join MFFI for the fascinating, brutal, bloody, pony-packed tale of the race for polar glory. </p> <p>~</p> <p>Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD</p> <p>~</p> <p>In this episode:  </p> The "Top" of the World Map Makers, Eurocentrism, and...