Online Program
Online Lecture: The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration
Program No. 24743RJ
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the early explorers of Antarctica.
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At a Glance
Join Nicole Flores, polar expedition guide, as she shares the captivating tales of early 20th-century Antarctic explorers. Learn about the epic journeys of figures such as Ernest Shackleton, Douglas Mawson, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott who unveiled the mysteries of the white continent. This thrilling venture into the icy heart of Antarctica will spotlight humanity's relentless quest for discovery and why these missions shaped the history of Antarctic exploration.
General Notes
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.
