Curiously Polar
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discovery and have witnessed both great triumphs and miserable defeats. As a planetary litmus paper it is at the poles we can detect the effects of natural oscillations and human activities on the global ecosystems.
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168 Scramble for the North Pole
May 29, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
167 The Worlds largest Waterfall
May 05, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
166 Race for the oldest ice
March 14, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
165 The Holiday Episode
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
164 Solan Jensen Expedition Leader
December 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
163 Sensational Discovery of Infamous Vasa Sisterhip in Sweden
December 13, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
162 The Two Arctics - The Arctic Circle Assembly 2022
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
161 Ice Breaker
November 17, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
160 Polar-Space Connections
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
159 A New Polar Bear Population
July 28, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
158 On The Ice Breaker
July 19, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
157 Meanwhile in Russia and Ukraine
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
156 A Closer, Deeper Look on Ice
June 29, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
155 A Most Remote Easter
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
154 An Arctic Encounter
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
153 A Siberian Rewilding
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
152 Polar Newsreel
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
Polar Newsreel: Nature's Teflon 🐚
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
150 The Ugly Effects of Science and Tourism in the Polar Regions
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
149 Endurance! ⚓️ (also: Henry's back!)
March 18, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
148 Polar Newsreel: Deep-Sea Roombas and Aliens 👽
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
147 Polar Newsreel (Click Click 📸)
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
146 Polar Newsreel (Hare Journey 🐇)
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
145 Polar Newsreel (Millions of Nests 🧊🐟)
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
144 Polar Newsreel (Follow the North Star!)
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
143 Polar Newsreel
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
142 Climate COP26 in Glasgow
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
141 Polar Newsreel (WALRUS FROM SPACE!)
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
140 Polar Explorers, pt. 3: The Real Most Interesting Man In The World
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
139 From Earth to Space and Back Again
October 05, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
138 Unintended Consequences: The EU Seal Ban and Indigenous Seal Hunters
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
137 A Comprehensive Polar Library, Part 1
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
136 Back With a Vengeance
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
135 The Best Explorer Polarquest
July 07, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
134 Polar Explorers, pt. 2: The Heroine of Wrangel Island
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
133 Mario is Back
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
132 Polar Explorers, pt. 1: The Woman Who Tamed The Arctic
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
131 Scramble for the North Pole
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
130 Drifting North
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
129 Jeanette: The Mother of Modern Arctic Exploration
April 25, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
128 Iceland Erupts
April 08, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
127 Outer Space, So Close
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
126 Running AMOC
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
124 The Polar Vortex Anomaly
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
123 A Brief History of the Discovery of Antarctica
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
125 When Dinosaurs Roamed Antarctica
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
122 Logistical Extravaganza
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
121 Crash Landing
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
120 United in Peace? Research at the End of the World
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov
119 Operation Morning Light
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov