Tuesday 17 May, 2022
Paul Robinson braved blizzards and freezing temperatures to race near the South Pole.
It was only the third time that an emergency rescue operation has been launched in the middle of winter.
Here’s how the Kildare-born explorer dealt with an attempted mutiny, 100 years ago today.
“The tractor for me symbolises that if you want to do something, maybe you will not be so fast but if you keep going and keep your sense of humour you will get there”.
The Australian photographer travelled to Antarctica six times, including as part of the ill-fated Endurance expedition led by Shackleton.
Or desk, or kitchen table…from wherever you want really as Google Streetview has just launched new views of the lonely continent today.
Former President Mary Robinson and novelist Edna O’Brien were among the 25 women celebrated last night.
Felicity Aston, 34, has become the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica on Monday, persevering for 59 days in near-total solitude.
Archived images of Scott and his team members, including Irishman Tom Crean, during his ill-fated push to reach the South Pole first.
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The broadcaster has been accused of artificially inflating viewing figures for the much criticised programme in which its chief news correspondent sets out to retrace the footsteps of explorer Tom Crean.
