Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expeditions, Pt. 2
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Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expeditions, Pt. 2

After Shackleton’s team abandoned the Endurance to the ice, they faced a harrowing journey over the ice of Antarctica. Meanwhile, the support team aboard the Aurora was also faced with a grueling and treacherous race for survival.

Research:

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