Curiously Polar
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year 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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118 A (very special) Polar Year
January 05, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 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
Curiously Polar Christmas Special 2020
December 23, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 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
116 Mysterious Antarctic Murders
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 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
115 A Lost Year
December 12, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 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
114 Collision Course
December 10, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 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
113 Emperor Penguins at Halley Bay
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 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
112 The Largest Seasonal Event
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 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
111 Three New Penguin Species Discovered
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 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
110 Loki's Castle
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24 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
109 The Last Surrender
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22 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
108 Shooting the Northern Lights
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 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
107 It's Gone!
September 30, 2020 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
106 The Impact of Covid-19 on Polar Research
August 11, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 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
105 New islands in the Arctic
July 28, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 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
104 100 Years of Svalbard Treaty
July 14, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 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
103 Voices of the North, pt. V - The Sound of the Far East
June 30, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 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
102 The Greatest Ecological Disaster Since Exxon Valdez
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 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
101 Voices of the North, pt. IV - Microcosm of a Vanishing Culture
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 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
100 Voices of the North, pt. III - The beauty of Joiks
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 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
099 Voices of the North, pt. II - ULO, The World’s Most Successful Record Label
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 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
098 Voices of the North, pt. I - The Story of Aakuluk Music
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 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
097 About Kings and Emperors – Penguins of the Antarctic
April 28, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 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
096 Deception Island
April 14, 2020 11:35 - 37 minutes - 34.2 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
095 Iceberg A-68a
April 07, 2020 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
094 Covid19 and the Polar Regions
March 31, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 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
093 South Georgia
March 24, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 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
092 Icebergs Blue and Green
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 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
091 The Big Thaw
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 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
090 Ema Kuhn - A Life in Antarctica
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 47 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
089 Dome A - The heights of China's ambition in Antarctica
February 25, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 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
088 Hidden Under the Ice: Lake Vostok
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 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
087 Magical Diamond Dust
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 11 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
086 A Sheer Incredible Piece of Ice
February 04, 2020 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
085 Deathly Hollows: How to Find the Coldest Place on Earth
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.76 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
084 Meet the Natives: The World's Toughest Animal
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 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
083 The Mysterious Blood Red Flow
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 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
082 Deep Freezes: Drilling for Earth's Climate Archive
January 07, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 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
081 A Polar Year
December 31, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 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
080 Curiously Polar Christmas Special
December 24, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 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
079 The Guardian Climate Pledge
December 17, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 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
078 The Conundrum of Time
December 10, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 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
077 Under the Ice - the Seventh Continent
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 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
076 IPCC SROCC
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 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
075 John Kerry: The Political Perspective (Arctic Circle Assembly Special)
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33 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
074 Sara Olsvig: Indigenous People in the Arctic (Arctic Circle Assembly Special)
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 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
073 Anja Sommerfeld: MOSAiC (Arctic Circle Assembly Special)
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 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
072 Peter Wadhams: Arctic Sea Ice (Arctic Circle Assembly Special)
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 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
071 The Wealth of the Arctic
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 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
070 The Nansen Legacy
September 24, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10.2 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
069 Whaling Revisited
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33 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