Online Lecture: Conquering the South Pole — A Heroic Race

In the fall of 1911, two rival expeditions set out to achieve the same goal — becoming the first to reach the South Pole. Join polar expedition guide Nicole Flores as she examines the leadership, strategies and equipment that shaped this legendary race between Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott. This gripping account of endurance, sacrifice and determination offers a deeper look at one of the defining moments of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

This lecture is the second in a series of two lectures. To attend the full series, please also enroll in "Arctic Exploration — The Quest for the North Pole" (#24802) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT. The cost is $25 per lecture. Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.