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Bright Side
What Really Happened to the Franklin's Lost Expedition

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:11


Back in 1845, Sir John Franklin set out with two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, to find the Northwest Passage. They vanished without a trace, sparking one of history's great maritime puzzles. For years, theories swirled, from scurvy to lead poisoning, but the truth remained elusive. It wasn't until recent expeditions and archaeological findings that we learned about the harsh Arctic conditions, lead contamination from canned food, and the desperate struggle for survival that likely led to their demise. It's a sobering reminder of the perils faced by explorers in uncharted territories. CreditsAnimation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RunOut Podcast
RunOut #146: From Big Walls to Open Water: Unlocking the Expedition Mindset with Mark Synnott

The RunOut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 95:35


Mark Synnott is a professional big-wall climber, expedition sailor, and writer whose books have included The Third Pole and The Impossible Climb. His latest book is Into The Ice, an epic read about his recent voyage across the infamous Northwest Passage and the historical mysteries that lie within. The 6,736-mile journey takes 112 days, allowing Mark to give us his most personal memoir yet while weaving in the historical details of British explorer Sir John Franklin and the 128 men he led on an ill-fated expedition in the mid-19th century. But first, we gush over some cool climbing news: Brooke Raboutou becomes the first woman to reach 5.15c, and Connor Herson makes a quick tick of one of the hardest crack climbs in the desert: Mason Earle's Stranger Than Fiction Our final bit is a throwback to a moment in time when the Black Nugget in Carbondale was the place to be, and Sector 7G found a groove that sent the cowboys and hippies spiraling. Show Notes Follow Mark Synnott on Instagram and check out his homepage "Into the Ice" from Penguin Random House All books by Mark Synnott Northwest Passage - Wikipedia Northwest Passage - AP The RunOut #60 - Mark Synnott and Everest News: Brooke Raboutou Climbs 5.15c Follow Brooke | Her send post News: Connor Herson Climbs Stranger Than Fiction (5.14b) Follow Connor | His send post Mason Earle's tapped foot

Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell
Mark Synnott, Into the Ice, Sailing the NW Passage

Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 67:04


Mark Synnott is a New York Times bestselling author, a pioneering big wall first ascensionist and one of the most prolific exploratory climbers of his generation. Always seeking new adventures, in 2022 he sailed through the Northwest Passage while searching for the grave of and attempting to solve the mystery of what happened to legendary nineteenth-century explorer Sir John Franklin and his ships, HMS Erebus and Terror.  We talk about his boat Polar Sun - a Stevens 47, getting the boat ready for the Northwest Passage, ice and how to read ice charts, what happens if you get frozen in the ice, a boat that got crushed in the ice, how to freeze in safely, dressing properly for sailing in cold weather, shelter on the boat, crew issues, growlers, wildlife sightings, beluga whales, anchoring, writing books, and more.  links and photos are on the shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

You're Dead To Me
Arctic Exploration: the fatal quest for the Northwest Passage

You're Dead To Me

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 58:34


Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Stu Goldsmith to learn all about the perilous history of Arctic exploration.From the 15th to 20th Centuries, Europeans searched for the Northwest Passage, a supposed seaway between the Atlantic and Pacific through the Arctic Ocean. Indigenous groups had been traversing the passage for centuries, using small skin boats and dog sleds, but from 1497, European expeditions were launched to find and claim it. Most of these ended in failure, with explorers either returning home empty-handed or not returning at all. Some even got completely lost, arriving in Hawaii or North Carolina rather than Canada!In 1845, the most famous Arctic expedition, led by Sir John Franklin, was launched. Within a few months, his two ships, the Erebus and the Terror, with their crew of 129 souls, had vanished. It was not until 1906 that a Norwegian team, led by Roald Amundsen, finally navigated the passage. This episode explores the often fatal quest for the Northwest Passage, charting the various expeditions that tried and failed to find and traverse it, uncovering the men who lost their lives looking for it, and asking why Europeans were so keen to explore such a hostile region of the world. And we unravel the mystery of just what happened to John Franklin and his men out there on the ice. If you're a fan of intrepid explorers, mysterious historical disappearances and the history of scientific advancement, you'll love our episode on Arctic Exploration.If you want more from Dr Vanessa Heggie, check out our episode on Victorian Bodybuilding. And for more Stu Goldsmith, listen to our episodes on the History of Fandom and Ancient Medicine.You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Matt Ryan Written by: Matt Ryan, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Ben Hollands Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: James Cook

True Story
L'expédition Franklin, le naufrage le plus mystérieux de l'histoire : la quête de Lady Franklin (4/4)

True Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 12:52


Découvrez dans cette saison le tragique destin de l'Expédition Franklin, une aventure qui devait percer les secrets du passage du Nord-Ouest, mais qui se transforma en l'une des plus grandes énigmes de l'exploration maritime. Que s'est-il réellement passé en 1845, lorsque les navires Erebus et Terror disparurent dans l'Arctique ? Entre conditions extrêmes, décisions fatales et indices laissés par les marins, cette histoire captivante continue d'alimenter les théories et les mystères encore aujourd'hui… La quête de Lady Franklin Londres, 1847. Depuis deux ans, les navires Terror et Erebus ont disparu. Lady Jane, épouse de Sir John Franklin, sent qu'il faut agir. Malgré le scepticisme de l'Amirauté, elle mobilise l'opinion publique, forçant les autorités à organiser une expédition de secours. Cependant, les recherches ne donnent rien. Infatigable, Lady Jane finance une cinquantaine d'expéditions, contribuant à l'exploration de l'Arctique. Mais les découvertes ne tardent pas à révéler une vérité accablante… Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : Les postes de Lyon, sept millions de livres et deux cadavres (1/4) [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : la fin tragique de Jesse James (2/4) [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : le train Glasgow-Londres, un ticket à 3 millions (3/4) [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : l'impossible casse d'Anvers (4/4) Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clémence Setti  Production : Bababam  Voix : Andréa Brusque  Première diffusion le 26 octobre 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vintage Homicide
Race to the Northwest Passage

Vintage Homicide

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 87:32


This week is self serving for Ruby as she is obsessed with historical expeditions that went wrong. We will cover Sir John Franklin, and Charles Francis Hall and their tragic stories that connect to each other and the attempted discovery of the northwest passage and the north pole. It will also include the controversy of who actually was the first to cover the north pole. This episode is perfect to listen too during your cold winter months. Support the showInstagram @vintagehomicidepodcastFacebook Vintage Homicide Podcasthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/lachesis19vemail vintagehomicidepodcast@gmail.comwebsite https://vintagehomicide.buzzsprout.com

Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast
The Terror: Reimagining The Doomed Franklin Expedition With A Supernatural Twist

Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 38:43


In this episode of the Fully-Booked podcast, we wrap up our month-long exploration of alternate history fiction by delving into the 2018 AMC series The Terror. Based on the 2007 novel by Dan Simmons, the show's first season reimagines the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, which set out to navigate the Northwest Passage in 1845. By blending historical fact with supernatural horror elements, The Terror offers a chilling and thought-provoking take on one of the most enduring mysteries of the 19th century. The Real-Life Tragedy of the Franklin Expedition To fully appreciate the creative liberties taken by Simmons and the show's creators, it's essential to understand the historical context of the Franklin Expedition. In May 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England with two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, and a crew of 129 men. Their goal was to chart a navigable route through the Arctic in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. The expedition was last seen by Europeans in July 1845, after which it disappeared into the icy wilderness. Searches mounted by Lady Jane Franklin and others over the following decades uncovered grim evidence of the crew's fate, including notes indicating that the ships had become trapped in ice and that Franklin and many of his men had perished. The surviving crew attempted to trek overland safely, but none survived. A Supernatural Twist on a Historical Mystery The Terror takes this historical framework and weaves in a terrifying supernatural element: a monstrous creature stalking the stranded crew. Inspired by the Inuit legend of the Tuunbaq, Simmons' novel and the subsequent adaptation imagine the men of the Franklin Expedition facing not only the harsh Arctic environment and dwindling resources but also a malevolent force beyond their understanding. The show masterfully builds tension by keeping the creature largely hidden, allowing the viewer's imagination to run wild. The brief glimpses we do get of the Tuunbaq suggest a twisted, bear-like entity, both familiar and utterly alien. As the crews of the Erebus and Terror struggle to survive, they must also grapple with the mounting horror of an enemy they cannot hope to fight. Hierarchy, Hubris, and Human Nature Beyond its central mystery, The Terror offers a compelling examination of the rigid hierarchy and power dynamics within the expedition. From the early tensions between the seasoned Commander Crozier and the glory-seeking Captain Franklin to the growing resentment among the lower-ranking crew members, the show deftly illustrates how the stresses of their dire situation exacerbate existing fault lines. Moreover, the series explores the hubris and folly of men like Franklin, whose blind pursuit of fame and glory leads them to underestimate the dangers of the Arctic. By contrast, characters like Crozier and the Inuit woman known as Lady Silence emerge as voices of reason, their understanding of the environment and respect for its power ultimately proving crucial to survival. Adaptation and the Power of Research One of the most striking aspects of The Terror is the depth of historical detail woven into its narrative. Simmons' extensive research is evident in every aspect of the story, from the meticulously recreated ships and uniforms to the incorporation of real-life crew members and Inuit culture. This commitment to authenticity grounds the more fantastical elements of the tale, making the horror all the more impactful. By imagining a scenario in which the Franklin Expedition was doomed not only by the unforgiving Arctic but also by a malevolent supernatural force, Simmons and the show's creators invite us to consider the many ways in which history can be reinterpreted and reimagined. Conclusion The Terror stands as a testament to the enduring power of historical mysteries and the creative potential of alternate-history fiction. By blending meticulous research with inventive storytelling, Simmons and the AMC adaptation have crafted a tale that is both deeply unnerving and profoundly human. As we conclude our exploration of this fascinating subgenre, The Terror serves as a fitting reminder of the many ways in which the past can be mined for fresh and compelling narratives. Whether as a window into the darkest corners of the human psyche or as a means of grappling with the unknowable forces that shape our world, alternate history fiction continues to captivate and provoke in equal measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Locations Unknown
Ghosts in the Arctic - The Haunting Mystery of Franklin's Lost Expedition

Locations Unknown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 66:47


In 1845, Sir John Franklin led 129 men on HMS Erebus and HMS Terror into the Arctic, vanishing without a trace and sparking one of history's most haunting mysteries. This Halloween, we explore the eerie legacy of the Franklin Expedition: ghostly sightings around the shipwrecks, chilling whispers near graves on Beechey Island, and cursed artifacts that bring misfortune to those who dare disturb them. Was it lead poisoning, starvation, or something supernatural that doomed the crew? Join us as we dive into the deep end of the Arctic's frozen secrets and uncover what happened to Sir John Franklins Northwest passage expedition.Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownLearn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails!New Patreon Shoutouts - Heather Armstrong, Kristen Ellsworth, Angel Overbay, Michelle Aldaco.Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubeYou can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownPresented by Unknown Media Group.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

True Story
[INEDIT] L'expédition Franklin, le naufrage le plus mystérieux de l'histoire : la quête de Lady Franklin (4/4)

True Story

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 12:52


Découvrez dans cette nouvelle saison le tragique destin de l'Expédition Franklin, une aventure qui devait percer les secrets du passage du Nord-Ouest, mais qui se transforma en l'une des plus grandes énigmes de l'exploration maritime. Que s'est-il réellement passé en 1845, lorsque les navires Erebus et Terror disparurent dans l'Arctique ? Entre conditions extrêmes, décisions fatales et indices laissés par les marins, cette histoire captivante continue d'alimenter les théories et les mystères encore aujourd'hui… La quête de Lady Franklin Londres, 1847. Depuis deux ans, les navires Terror et Erebus ont disparu. Lady Jane, épouse de Sir John Franklin, sent qu'il faut agir. Malgré le scepticisme de l'Amirauté, elle mobilise l'opinion publique, forçant les autorités à organiser une expédition de secours. Cependant, les recherches ne donnent rien. Infatigable, Lady Jane finance une cinquantaine d'expéditions, contribuant à l'exploration de l'Arctique. Mais les découvertes ne tardent pas à révéler une vérité accablante… Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : Les postes de Lyon, sept millions de livres et deux cadavres (1/4) [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : la fin tragique de Jesse James (2/4) [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : le train Glasgow-Londres, un ticket à 3 millions (3/4) [INEDIT] Les plus grands braquages de l'histoire : l'impossible casse d'Anvers (4/4) Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clémence Setti  Production : Bababam  Voix : Andréa Brusque  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HistoryBoiz
The Lost Franklin Expedition

HistoryBoiz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 181:38


In 1845, Sir John Franklin led an expedition in search of the northwest passage with two boats, aptly named HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, and never returned. To this day people search for clues as to what became of them, and what they did find carried horrifying implications.Sources: Beattie, Owen, et al. Frozen in Time : The Fate of the Franklin Expedition. Vancouver ; Berkeley, Greystone Books, 2017.Brandt, Anthony. Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search for the Northwest Passage. Random House, 2010.Palin, Michael. Erebus. Greystone Books Ltd, 25 Sept. 2018.

Podkasten Uteliv
Tilbake til den canadiske villmarka – med Bengt Rotmo

Podkasten Uteliv

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 44:25


Vinteren 2003 gikk Bengt Rotmo og jeg på ski gjennom Nordvestpassasjen. I over tre måneder delte vi telt og hverdag. Vi kom frem som bedre venner enn da vi startet, med en lang liste over nye turer vi tenkte å gjennomføre sammen. Det ville nok ha overrasket oss da at det skulle gå 22 år før vi på nytt skulle ut på eventyr sammen. Men nå skal det altså skje: I mars 2025 setter vi kursen mot Canadas nordområder. Grovt sett er planen å gå på ski fra skogene rundt Store Slavesjø til bosetningen Kugluktuk – stedet hvor vi startet turen gjennom Nordvestpassasjen i 2003. Da var vi 100 år etter Roald Amundsen. Nå er vi 223 år etter Sir John Franklin. I denne episoden får dere høre litt mer om planen, hvorfor vi ikke har vært på skikkelig tur sammen siden 2003, hva vi gleder oss til og hva vi er spent på. Dessuten benytter vi anledningen til endelig å evaluere turen gjennom Nordvestpassasjen. Og tro oss: her er det potensiale for forbedringer...Bli med i turlaget på PatreonSjekk utvalget av prisgunstige telt i outletseksjonen til Barents Outdoor AS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easy Bake Coven
Episode 129: The Terror of Franklin's Failed Expedition

Easy Bake Coven

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 118:29


Send us a textIn 1845, a crew of 134 men set out in search of the elusive Northwest Passage, hoping to find a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Armed with thousands of canned goods, gallons of lemon juice and a passion for adventure, they set forth on the HMS Terror and Erebus, ready for a taste of glory. Instead, they found themselves stuck at sea for more than three years, their ships encased in thick, unforgiving ice. When it refused to thaw in 1848, the men abandoned ship and headed out on foot in the hopes they'd find help and a way home. And then... they seemingly disappeared. It would take years before any trace of the men was found, and what was discovered were simply sun bleached bones, scattered in the wind. Today, much of the failed Franklin expedition remains a mystery, but a few clues have been realized, painting a grisly picture for the crew who gave their lives in pursuit of discovery. We'll discuss possible theories, dive into AMC's miniseries "The Terror" and uncover the shocking details that make this 140-year-old mystery so haunting. Elise can't get this one out of her head, and perhaps you won't be able to either. Northwest Passage cruise, anyone? Happy Haunting! Get in touch! Follow us on instagram at @easybakecovenpodcastVisit our website at www.easybakecovenpodcast.comGot a spooky story? Send us an email! theeasybakepod@gmail.comThanks for listening, and don't for get to keep it spooky!

Ninjas Are Butterflies
106 - Should We Tax Single Mothers More?

Ninjas Are Butterflies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 92:05


In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we set sail on Sir John Franklin's final voyage aboard the infamous Terror ship (spoiler: it didn't end well). Then, we make a pit stop at Ruby Ridge for a wild stand-off you won't believe. Buckle up for a history lesson that's more action-packed than a ninja movie marathon! Sit back and prepare for the strangest ride through history since your last YouTube rabbit hole! Get MORE Exclusive Ninjas Are Butterflies Content by joining our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/NinjasAreButterflies Thanks to our sponsor Magic Mind! Go check out their products at: magicmind.com/ninjas and use code: ninja20 for 50% off your first 10 days. NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY @ 6AM EST! Ninja Merch: https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/ Start Your Custom Apparel Order Here: https://bit.ly/NinjasYT-SundayCool Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SundayCoolTees

Burned By Books
Kaliane Bradley, "The Ministry of Time" (Avid Reader Press, 2024)

Burned By Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 52:25


In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working as a "bridge" living with, assisting, and monitoring the expat known as "1847" or Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed 1845 expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to be living with an unmarried woman who regularly shows her calves, surrounded by outlandish concepts such as "washing machines," "Spotify," and "the collapse of the British Empire." But with an appetite for discovery, a seven-a-day cigarette habit, and the support of a charming and chaotic cast of fellow expats, he soon adjusts. Over the next year, what the bridge initially thought would be, at best, a horrifically uncomfortable roommate dynamic, evolves into something much deeper. By the time the true shape of the Ministry's project comes to light, the bridge has fallen haphazardly, fervently in love, with consequences she never could have imagined. Forced to confront the choices that brought them together, the bridge must finally reckon with how--and whether she believes--what she does next can change the future. An exquisitely original and feverishly fun fusion of genres and ideas, The Ministry of Time (Avid Reader Press, 2024) asks: What does it mean to defy history, when history is living in your house? Kaliane Bradley's answer is a blazing, unforgettable testament to what we owe each other in a changing world. Kaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor based in London. Here short fiction has appeared in Somesuch Stories, The Willowherb Review, Electric Literature, Catapult, and Extra Teeth, among others. She was the winner of the 2022 Harper's Bazaar Short Story Prize and the 2022 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. Recommended Books: Ursula LeGuin, The Dispossessed Kaveh Akbar, Martyr Marie-Helene Bertino, Beautyland  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is forthcoming with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Kaliane Bradley, "The Ministry of Time" (Avid Reader Press, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 52:25


In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working as a "bridge" living with, assisting, and monitoring the expat known as "1847" or Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed 1845 expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to be living with an unmarried woman who regularly shows her calves, surrounded by outlandish concepts such as "washing machines," "Spotify," and "the collapse of the British Empire." But with an appetite for discovery, a seven-a-day cigarette habit, and the support of a charming and chaotic cast of fellow expats, he soon adjusts. Over the next year, what the bridge initially thought would be, at best, a horrifically uncomfortable roommate dynamic, evolves into something much deeper. By the time the true shape of the Ministry's project comes to light, the bridge has fallen haphazardly, fervently in love, with consequences she never could have imagined. Forced to confront the choices that brought them together, the bridge must finally reckon with how--and whether she believes--what she does next can change the future. An exquisitely original and feverishly fun fusion of genres and ideas, The Ministry of Time (Avid Reader Press, 2024) asks: What does it mean to defy history, when history is living in your house? Kaliane Bradley's answer is a blazing, unforgettable testament to what we owe each other in a changing world. Kaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor based in London. Here short fiction has appeared in Somesuch Stories, The Willowherb Review, Electric Literature, Catapult, and Extra Teeth, among others. She was the winner of the 2022 Harper's Bazaar Short Story Prize and the 2022 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. Recommended Books: Ursula LeGuin, The Dispossessed Kaveh Akbar, Martyr Marie-Helene Bertino, Beautyland  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is forthcoming with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Literature
Kaliane Bradley, "The Ministry of Time" (Avid Reader Press, 2024)

New Books in Literature

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 52:25


In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working as a "bridge" living with, assisting, and monitoring the expat known as "1847" or Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed 1845 expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to be living with an unmarried woman who regularly shows her calves, surrounded by outlandish concepts such as "washing machines," "Spotify," and "the collapse of the British Empire." But with an appetite for discovery, a seven-a-day cigarette habit, and the support of a charming and chaotic cast of fellow expats, he soon adjusts. Over the next year, what the bridge initially thought would be, at best, a horrifically uncomfortable roommate dynamic, evolves into something much deeper. By the time the true shape of the Ministry's project comes to light, the bridge has fallen haphazardly, fervently in love, with consequences she never could have imagined. Forced to confront the choices that brought them together, the bridge must finally reckon with how--and whether she believes--what she does next can change the future. An exquisitely original and feverishly fun fusion of genres and ideas, The Ministry of Time (Avid Reader Press, 2024) asks: What does it mean to defy history, when history is living in your house? Kaliane Bradley's answer is a blazing, unforgettable testament to what we owe each other in a changing world. Kaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor based in London. Here short fiction has appeared in Somesuch Stories, The Willowherb Review, Electric Literature, Catapult, and Extra Teeth, among others. She was the winner of the 2022 Harper's Bazaar Short Story Prize and the 2022 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. Recommended Books: Ursula LeGuin, The Dispossessed Kaveh Akbar, Martyr Marie-Helene Bertino, Beautyland  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is forthcoming with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Come Follow me
WEEK 35 - Helaman 1-6

Come Follow me

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 9:49


Week 35 - Helaman 1-6 - "Through the confidence we have in Jesus Christ, we can face uncertainty with what is certain and proclaim like Sir John Franklin, “There be God!”"Please visit us at CFMpodcast.org

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Catherine Raynes: The Ministry of Time and The Coast Road

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 4:36


The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley  In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering “expats” from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible—for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time.  She is tasked with working as a “bridge”: living with, assisting, and monitoring the expat known as “1847” or Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed 1845 expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to be living with an unmarried woman who regularly shows her calves, surrounded by outlandish concepts such as “washing machine,” “Spotify,” and “the collapse of the British Empire.” But he adjusts quickly; he is, after all, an explorer by trade. Soon, what the bridge initially thought would be, at best, a seriously uncomfortable housemate dynamic, evolves into something much more. Over the course of an unprecedented year, Gore and the bridge fall haphazardly, fervently in love, with consequences they never could have imagined.  Supported by a chaotic and charming cast of characters—including a 17th-century cinephile who can't get enough of Tinder, a painfully shy World War I captain, and a former spy with an ever-changing series of cosmetic surgery alterations and a belligerent attitude to HR—the bridge will be forced to confront the past that shaped her choices, and the choices that will shape the future.    The Coast Road by Alan Murrin  Set in 1994, The Coast Road tells the story of two women—Izzy Keaveney, a housewife, and Colette Crowley, a poet. Colette has left her husband and sons for a married man in Dublin. When she returns to her home in County Donegal to try to pick up the pieces of her old life, her husband, Shaun, a successful businessman, denies her access to her children.  The only way she can see them is with the help of neighbour Izzy, acting as a go-between. Izzy also feels caught in a troubled marriage. The friendship that develops between them will ultimately lead to tragedy for one, and freedom for the other.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Of It
'The Ministry of Time' Presents a Time-Traveling Adventure and Romance

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 15:01


In the new novel The Ministry of Time, a new British program has invented a way to bring people from other time periods into 21st century London. A civil servant is tasked with looking after a commander from the infamous Sir John Franklin expedition, and sparks begin to fly. But what is the real goal of the program? Author Kaliane Bradley joins us to discuss the novel, her debut.This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen. 

Scicast
A História de Exploração da Antártida (SciCast #590)

Scicast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 97:42


Os pólos do planeta, o Ártico (no SciCast 579) e o seu oceano congelado e a Antártida, um continente enterrado sob as geleiras, despertam o fascínio dos homens desde a antiguidade. Cientistas e aventureiros se arriscam em suas águas desde muito tempo. Trazemos aqui um breve recorte dessas aventuras na Antártida e sua disputada corrida até o pólo magnético do planeta. Para essa expedição, convidamos os intrépidos exploradores do GeoPizza, num crossover inédito com o Scicast. Venham conosco congelar até os ossos e aprender sobre os corajosos homens que entregaram suas vidas em nome da exploração e das descobertas nessas regiões inóspitas!       Patronato do SciCast: Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode:   Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://instagram.com/scicastpodcast Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Tarik Fernandes, Roberto Spinelli, Rodrigo Zottis, Alexander Desmouceaux, Anderson Couto Citação ABNT: Scicast #590: A História de Exploração da Antartida. Locução: Tarik Fernandes, Roberto Spinelli, Rodrigo Zottis, Alexander Desmouceaux, Anderson Couto. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 24/05/2024. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-590 Arte: Getty Images Referências e Indicações   Sugestões de Música: Northwest Passage, música sobre a expedição de John Franklin na Passagem do Noroeste - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4V72_QLrRg, uma música folk canadense de 1981, por Stan Rogers   Sugestões de filmes: Série “The Terror” - Amazon Prime (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Terror/) - Durante a 1ª temporada, acompanhamos a tripulação da Marinha real britânica, encabeçada por Sir John Franklin, Francis Crozier e James Fitzjames. A missão é encontrar a lendária Passagem Noroeste do Ártico. Em vez disso, se depararam com um monstruoso predador parecido com um urso polar, um horror gótico astuto e cruel que persegue os navios em um jogo desesperado de sobrevivência. - Abertura da Série: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmeJyn0K-8    Sugestões de vídeos: Travessia do perigoso Estreito de Drake - Viagem à Antártica - EP05 Quem descobriu e de quem é a Antártida? | Nerdologia Ártico X Antártica: quais as semelhanças e diferenças? Antártica: O Continente dos Extremos   Sugestões de links: https://aeroin.net/por-que-os-voos-polares-sao-tao-importantes-para-aviacao/   Sugestões de games: Penumbra: Overture - 2007   Sugestões de Livro: “A Incrível Viagem de Shackleton” de Alfred Lansing   Nosso ouvinte do Geopizza, Luiz Felipe Gubert, mandou uma recomendação de LIVRO muito interessante: a obra COLAPSO, de Jared Diamond, que tem três capítulos que falam bastante sobre a Groelândia e comparam a experiência dos vikings com a dos Inuits, por que uns ficaram e outros não. *Aos que não sabem* (eu não sabia): Alguns indícios apontam que os vikings chegaram na Groenlândia antes dos Inuits!! E mesmo assim, não conseguiram se adaptar a esse ambiente, enquanto os inuits sim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Books Network
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Native American Studies
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Native American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

New Books in the History of Science
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in the History of Science

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Geography
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Geography

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

New Books in Australian and New Zealand Studies
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Australian and New Zealand Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

New Books in British Studies
Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in British Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 84:38


In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth (Bloomsbury, 2024) by Dr. Annaliese Jacobs Claydon examines how the Franklins and other explorer families engaged in science, exploration and the exchange of information in the early to mid-19th century. It follows the Franklins from the Arctic to Van Diemen's Land, charting how they worked with intermediaries, imperial humanitarians and scientists, and shows how they used these experiences to claim a moral right to information. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge shows how the indigenous peoples, translators, fur traders, whalers, convicts and sailors who explorer families relied upon for information were both indispensable and inconvenient to the Franklins. It reveals a deep entanglement of polar expedition with British imperialism, and shows how geographical knowledge intertwined with convict policy, humanitarianism, genocide and authority. In these imperial spaces families such as the Franklins negotiated their tenuous authority over knowledge to engage with the politics of truth and question the credibility and trustworthiness of those they sought to silence. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Alles Geschichte - History von radioWissen
ARKTIS - Die Suche nach der Franklin-Expedition

Alles Geschichte - History von radioWissen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 23:48


Expedition in die Arktis: Im Jahr 1845 soll Sir John Franklin einen Seeweg durch das Polarmeer nach Asien finden. Unter seinem Kommando: die Schiffe HMS Erebus und die HMS Terror. An Bord: 129 Seeleute und Proviant für mehrere Jahre. Doch bald fehlt von der Expedition jede Spur - Was war geschehen? Erste Suchtrupps machen sich auf, um das Schicksal der Expedition zu klären. Bald finden sich erste Spuren, Gerüchte machen die Runde. Von Georg Florian Ulrich (BR 2024)

Stuff You Missed in History Class
Charles Francis Hall and His Mysterious Arctic Death

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 34:35 Transcription Available


Charles Francis Hall was inspired by expeditions like Sir John Franklin's push to find the Northwest Passage, but he repeated the pattern of doom when he made a try for the North Pole – though he was the only one from his expedition to die.  Research: Besselss, Emil, and William Barr. “Polaris: The Chief Scientist's Recollections of the American North Pole Expedition, 1871-73.” University of Calgary Press. 2016. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Charles Francis Hall". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Jan. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Francis-Hall Dodge, Ernest S. and C.C. Loomis. “HALL, CHARLES FRANCIS.” Dictionary of Canadian Biography. http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/hall_charles_francis_10E.html Harper, Ken. “Murder at Repulse Bay Part 1.” Nunatsiaq News. Sept. 7, 2007. https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/Murder_at_Repulse_Bay_Part_1/ Harper, Ken. “Murder at Repulse Bay Part 2.” Nunatsiaq News. September 14, 2007. https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/Murder_at_Repulse_Bay_Part_2/ Loomis, Chauncey C. “Weird and tragic shores; the story of Charles Francis Hall, explorer.” New York. Knopf. 1971. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/weirdtragicshore0000loom/page/388/mode/2up MOSELEY, H.  Besselss' Account of the “Polaris” Expedition1 . Nature 24, 194–197 (1881). https://doi.org/10.1038/024194a0 Niekrasz, Emily. “Wait. Did That Really Happen? Potential Poison on the Polaris.” Smithsonian Institution Archives. August 13, 2020. https://siarchives.si.edu/blog/wait-did-really-happen-potential-poison-polaris Page, Jake. “Arctic Arsenic.” Smithsonian. Feb. 1, 2001. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/arctic-arsenic-71724451/ Phillips, Braden. “This Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 years.” National Geographic. Nov. 22, 2022. https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2022/11/this-arctic-murder-mystery-remains-unsolved-after-150-years “The Story of the Ice.” The New York Herald. Sept. 21, 1873. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030313/1873-09-21/ed-1/seq-5/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scicast
A História de Exploração do Ártico (SciCast #579)

Scicast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 92:08


Os pólos do planeta, o Ártico e o seu oceano congelado e a Antártida, um continente enterrado sob as geleiras, despertam o fascínio dos homens desde a antiguidade. Cientistas e aventureiros se arriscam em suas águas desde muito tempo. Trazemos aqui um breve recorte dessas aventuras, uma focando o Ártico e a busca pela “passagem noroeste” e outra, em breve, focando a Antártida e sua disputada corrida até o pólo magnético do planeta. Para essa expedição, convidamos os intrépidos exploradores do GeoPizza, num crossover inédito com o Scicast. Venham conosco congelar até os ossos!         Patronato do SciCast: Patreon SciCast Padrim SciCast Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://instagram.com/scicastpodcast Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes Equipe de Gravação: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo de Matos, Anderson Couto, Matheus Silveira, Rodrigo Zottis, Alexander Desmouceaux Edição: TalknCast Citação ABNT: Scicast #579: A Exploração do Ártico. Locução: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo de Matos, Anderson Couto, Matheus Silveira, Rodrigo Zottis, Alexander Desmouceaux. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 16/02/2024. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-579 Arte: The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maple follows the crew of Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker Terry Fox through the icy waters of Franklin Strait, in Nunavut, Canada, August 11, 2017. The Canadian Coast Guard assisted the Maple's crew by breaking and helping navigate through ice during several days of the Maple's 2017 Northwest Passage transit. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn / U.S. Coast Guard) Referências e Indicações: GeoPizza Sugestões de Música: Northwest Passage, música sobre a expedição de John Franklin na Passagem do Noroeste - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4V72_QLrRg, uma música folk canadense de 1981, por Stan Rogers   Sugestões de filmes: Série “The Terror” - Amazon Prime (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Terror/) - Durante a 1ª temporada, acompanhamos a tripulação da Marinha real britânica, encabeçada por Sir John Franklin, Francis Crozier e James Fitzjames. A missão é encontrar a lendária Passagem Noroeste do Ártico. Em vez disso, se depararam com um monstruoso predador parecido com um urso polar, um horror gótico astuto e cruel que persegue os navios em um jogo desesperado de sobrevivência. - Abertura da Série: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmeJyn0K-8    Sugestões de vídeos: Travessia do perigoso Estreito de Drake - Viagem à Antártica - EP05 Quem descobriu e de quem é a Antártida? | Nerdologia Ártico X Antártica: quais as semelhanças e diferenças? Antártica: O Continente dos Extremos   Sugestões de links: https://aeroin.net/por-que-os-voos-polares-sao-tao-importantes-para-aviacao/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bright Side
Franklin Lost Expedition's Mystery

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 13:11


Back in 1845, Sir John Franklin set out with two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, to find the Northwest Passage. They vanished without a trace, sparking one of history's great maritime puzzles. For years, theories swirled, from scurvy to lead poisoning, but the truth remained elusive. It wasn't until recent expeditions and archaeological findings that we learned about the harsh Arctic conditions, lead contamination from canned food, and the desperate struggle for survival that likely led to their demise. It's a sobering reminder of the perils faced by explorers in uncharted territories. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Scared
Episode 179 – Ally Wilkes & The Ethics of Eating Your Friends

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 75:46


Are you hungry?  If so we have a chewy, salty, deeply flavoured feast for you this week. Ally Wilkes returns to Talking Scared to discuss the icebound horrors of her new novel, Where the Dead Wait. It's a tale of Arctic exploration gone very wrong, complete with haunting, human suffering and the morbid fascination of cannibalism! Don't pretend that hasn't whet your appetite. Ally and I get into the raw details of consuming human meat, we talk about queerness in historical horror fiction, we discuss the nature of haunting and how a historical horror novel can have links to a sci-fi horror classic, and we talk reminisce about the time Ally nearly died on a Himalaya in an appalling coat. Jolly good fun wot wot! Enjoy! Other books mentioned: All the White Spaces (2022), by Ally Wilke The Shining (1977), by Stephen KingWhat Cares the Sea (1960), by Kenneth CookeThe Secret Sharer (1910), by Joseph ConradFrankenstein (1818), by Mary ShelleyIce Blink: The Tragic Fate of Sir John Franklin's Lost Polar Expedition (2000), by Scott CookmanSundial (2022), by Catriona WardDead Silence (2022), by S.A. BarnesGhost Station (2024), by S.A. BarnesIndianapolis: The True Story of the Greatest Naval Disaster in US History (2018), by Lynn Vincent and Sarah Vladic Support Talking Scared on Patreon Visit the Talking Scared site Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

RNLI 200 Voices
142. Joseph Conrad: Hearts of Kindness

RNLI 200 Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 3:31


In 1923, Joseph Conrad wrote the foreword for Britain's Life-Boats: The Story of a Century of Heroic Service. Toby Harper shares the author's thoughts The author Joseph Conrad's fascination with the sea began when he was just 13. Inspired by a book he'd read about the search for Sir John Franklin's lost ships, Erebus and Terror, he spent 19 years in the merchant navy before turning to writing, often penning tales about the sea and those who sail on it. His travels gave rise to some of the stories and characters in books such as Nostromo and Heart of Darkness. 2024 marks 100 years since Conrad's death. Not long before he died, he wrote the foreword for Britain's Life-Boats: The Story of a Century of Heroic Service. In this episode, that foreword is read by Toby Harper. 200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI    Interview by the RNLI's Darren Crew Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls    Thanks to Toby Harper for lending his voice to this episode The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200   

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
The Lost Franklin Expedition

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 42:43


Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more great perks.The Franklin Expedition of 1845 was a British voyage led by Sir John Franklin in an attempt to navigate the Northwest Passage, a coveted sea route through the Arctic. Comprising two ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, the expedition aimed to explore uncharted territories but tragically ended in disaster. The ships became trapped in ice off King William Island, and all 129 crew members perished. Despite numerous search missions, the fate of the expedition remained a mystery for over 150 years until the wrecks of the Erebus and Terror were discovered in 2014 and 2016 respectively, shedding light on the hardships faced by the crew, including exposure, starvation, and lead poisoning from poorly preserved food cans, contributing to their demise.For show notes and photo gallery, please visit shipwrecksandseadogs.com.Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise is now available! Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)
Searching for Franklin: New Answers to the Great Arctic Mystery

Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 19:55


In this podcast episode, Greg Marchildon talks to Ken McGoogan about his book, Searching for Franklin: New Answers to the Great Arctic Mystery, published by Douglas & McIntyre in 2023. Arctic historian Ken McGoogan approaches the legacy of nineteenth-century Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin from a contemporary perspective. Franklin's expeditions were monumental failures, yet, many still see the Royal Navy man as a heroic figure who sacrificed himself to discover the Northwest Passage. This book challenges that vision as it interweaves two main narratives. The first treats the Royal Navy's Arctic Overland Expedition of 1819, a harbinger-misadventure during which Franklin rejected lost eleven of his twenty-one men to exhaustion, starvation, and murder. The second discovers a startling new answer to that greatest of Arctic mysteries: what was the root cause of the catastrophe that engulfed Franklin's last expedition in 1845? Drawing on his own research and Inuit oral accounts, McGoogan teases out intriguing aspects of Franklin's expeditions, including the explorer's lethal hubris in ignoring the expert advice of the Dene leader Akaitcho. McGoogan will captivate readers with his first-hand account of travelling to relevant locations, visiting the graves of dead sailors and experiencing the Arctic—one of the most dramatic and challenging landscapes on the planet. Ken McGoogan is a globe-trotting, history-hunting storyteller who has published fifteen books – mostly nonfiction narratives, but also novels and memoirs. His best-selling titles include Dead Reckoning, Celtic Lightning, Fatal Passage, 50 Canadians Who Changed the World, Lady Franklin's Revenge, and Flight of the Highlanders. Image Credit: Douglas & McIntyre If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Den yderste grænse
S11E7. Sir John Franklin: Manden der spiste sine egne støvler

Den yderste grænse

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 54:01


”The Coppermine Ekspedition” blev ledet af Sir John Franklin, der senere blev berømt for have ført verdenshistoriens mest fatal arktiske ekspedition. Franklin ville med The Coppermine Ekspedition kortlægge området omkring Hudson Bay og nord over Canada for at finde vej gennem Nordvestpassagen. Men ekspeditionen slog fejl. Den blev ramt af dårligt vejr og den fik mindre hjælpe af lokale pelsjægere og Inuit end forventet, og besætningen var undervejs konstant på sultens rand. Ekspeditionen udvikler sig til en odysse i vanvid med både drab og kannibalisme undervejs.Vært: Bjørn Harvig. Medvirkende: Hanne Strager. Forfatter og arbejder pt. på en bog om Vitus Bering.. Hanne har været udstillingschef på Statens Naturhistoriske Museum, arbejder i dag for at skabe et hvalmuseum i Andenæs i Nordnorge og medlem af de Kvindelige Eventyreres Klub. Redaktør: Rikke Caroline Carlsen.Produceret af Vores Tid, Nationalmuseets mediehus, i samarbejde med 24Syv. Foto: Scott Polar Research Institute

Overheard at National Geographic
Trapped in the icy waters of the Northwest Passage

Overheard at National Geographic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 34:16


For centuries, the Northwest Passage, the long-sought sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through northern Canada, was a holy grail of Arctic exploration. Even now, sailing through it isn't guaranteed. Mark Synnott, a National Geographic Explorer, writer, and adventurer, attempted to sail his own boat through the Northwest Passage to retrace the doomed 1845 expedition of British explorer Sir John Franklin. None of the Franklin expedition's 129 men made it home, but what exactly happened remains a mystery.   For more information on this episode, visit natgeo.com/overheard. Want more? Get the inside scoop on Mark's Northwest Passage voyage and see gorgeous photos in the August issue of National Geographic. Watch Explorer: Lost in the Arctic, premiering August 24 on National Geographic and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. And to go even deeper, Mark will tell the full story in his book Into the Ice, coming fall 2024 from Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group. Also explore: On paper, Sir John Franklin's expedition seemed to lack for little. There were ironclad ships, steam engines, libraries totaling 2,900 books, and even animal companions—two dogs and a monkey. Here's how it all went wrong. Explore another polar expedition gone wrong—Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica aboard Endurance—in the Overheard episode “What the Ice Gets, the Ice Keeps.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apocalist Book Club
Apocalist Book Club Teaser: THE TERROR

Apocalist Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 53:20


Welcome to the Apocalist Book Club. I'm Nella, and I know it's been a while.  Before we get back to it with season 2, I have some other work to wrap up on our sister podcast. See, in 2007 a supernatural horror book by Dan Simmons was published and by 2016 the story was adapted by AMC for a 10 episode season called THE TERROR.  Now, I'll grant you, it's not an apocalypse. But it is a fictionalized version of what might have happened to the Franklin Expedition. And listeners, you know how this podcast feels about Doomed Polar Exploration. I have joined my wife Joy and our friend Danielle on Binge O'Clock as guest historical enthusiast and resident Franklin Expedition obsessive. You can follow along over at Binge O'Clock on Spotify starting May 22, and new episodes will be released every 2 weeks.   Enjoy this early access to the introduction episode--fter all, it was on May 19th, 178 years ago, THAT 129 officers and crewmen under the leadership of Sir John Franklin left England. Their mission was to bridge the gap on British maps, and complete the Northwest passage. Spoilers: they all died.  So I hope you'll pick up a copy of the book, give the series a watch, play that Stan Rogers song on repeat, and join us as we unpack the rats nest of book vs show vs historical record.   

DIAS EXTRAÑOS con Santiago Camacho
Bola Extra: LA MALDICIÓN DE FRANKLIN

DIAS EXTRAÑOS con Santiago Camacho

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 10:08


La Expedición Franklin de 1845 es una de las tragedias más famosas de la historia de la exploración del Ártico. Dirigida por Sir John Franklin, la malhadada travesía de los dos navíos británicos, el HMS Erebus y el HMS Terror, partió de Inglaterra con 129 hombres en busca del Paso del Noroeste. A pesar de que el Almirantazgo aseguró que los barcos estaban equipados con la última tecnología de navegación y suministros para tres años, la Expedición Franklin terminó en fracaso y pérdida de vidas. Los 129 miembros de la tripulación perecieron en el Ártico, y no fue hasta 2014 cuando se descubrieron los restos del HMS Erebus. ¿Es posible que la maldición que se dice pesaba sobre estos barcos haya llegado a nuestros días? Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Adventures in Mormon History
"Determined to Go" - Cononel Kane in the Utah War (Part I)

Adventures in Mormon History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 12:00


At the crisis of the Utah War -- Arguably the most dangerous moment in the history of the Latter-day Saints -- Colonel Thomas Kane set out on a bold plan: He would travel to Utah and Wyoming, in the dead of winter, throw himself between the U.S. Army and the Latter-day Saints, and hammer out a peace agreement. Nobody -- including President James Buchanan and his own father, Judge John Kane -- believed he would succeed. Yet Thomas Kane declared to Buchanan, "I am determined to go, with or without your approbation."  On this episode (Part I of III), we remember Colonel Thomas Kane, the greatest hero of the Utah War.  Thomas Kane was born to wealthy and influential parents. His father, John Kane, was a federal judge and a leading Jacksonian Democrat. The Kane family was driven by a deep need for adventure, exploration, and humanitarian causes. Elisha would become a Navy Officer and an explorer.  When the British expedition of Sir John Franklin disappeared into the Arctic in 1845, Elisha would answer the pleas of Lady Jane Franklin for a rescue mission. He would make two grueling expeditions to the frozen Arctic wastes in an effort to find and rescue the unfortunate crew of the Terror. Thomas was, in some ways, different from his brother Elisha. At 5 and a half feet and 130 pounds, Thomas was frequently laid low with illness. But he shared his brother's deep need for hardship and rugged adventure, which seemed to bring him to life.  His brother John would later write, “Tom is never so well as when exposed to that which would kill most men of his build, and that a hard life in open air—not matter how hard—always agrees with him better than the most tranquil sedentary existence." On this episode, we recount:- Thomas's efforts to follow in his brother's tracks, and lead his own expedition to the frozen Arctic to rescue the unfortunate crews of the H.M.S. Terror and the H.M.S. Erebus.  - Thomas Kane's grief at the death of his friend, LDS Apostle Jedediah M. Grant.- Thomas Kane's need for rugged adventure and open-handed philanthropy- Thomas Kane's hair-trigger sensitivity for anything he viewed as a slight to his honor, and even after suffering a gunshot wound to the face during the 1861 Battle of Dranesville (near present-day Arlington, Virginia), he was determined to move forward and fight a duel against a fellow Union Officer.  - His wife Elizabeth's desperate effort to stop her husband from dueling To learn more about the stories in this episode, please check out these (excellent!) sources: o   Matthew J. Grow, “I have Given Myself to the Devil: Thomas L. Kane and the Culture of Honor,” 73 Utah Hist. Q. 4 (2005).  NOTE: In this episode, I state as a fact that Elisha Kent Kane married Margaret Fox.  Matthew Grow's article describes the history of their romance and their love letters.  Margaret Fox claimed they were married; the surviving Kane family strenuously disputed her claim.  o   Richard D. Poll, “Thomas L. Kane and the Utah War,” 61 Utah Hist. Q. 2 (1993) o   Elder Lance B. Wickman, “Thomas L. Kane: Outrider for Zion,” Ensign (September 2003) o For the materials and sources in this story, we owe a special thanks to Utah War historian William "Bill" MacKinnon - His two-volume set, "At Sword's Point: A Documentary History of the Utah War to 1858" is an extraordinary resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Utah War.     

Unexplained Mysteries
Doomed Expeditions: An Arctic Vanishing

Unexplained Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 41:19


A fabled route connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans lured sailors to the Arctic, where the temptation of discovering the Northwest Passage brought many to their deaths. The most infamous of these expeditions was led by Sir John Franklin, who set sail from Europe with nearly 130 crewmen in two ships: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. They never returned, and investigations revealed the voyagers were beset by horrors. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don't miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fat, French and Fabulous
Episode 88: Franklin's Lost Expedition

Fat, French and Fabulous

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 87:32


The quest for the Northwest Passage -- a navigable sea route through the Canadian arctic -- was long and dangerous. Even so, when Sir John Franklin led two ships, the Erebus and Terror, on a last mission to complete mapping of North America's icy archipelago, there was every reason for confidence. The Terror and Erebus were last seen by European whalers off the coast of Greenland in the summer of 1845, after which they simply disappeared into the frozen north.

Relative Disasters
Relative Disasters, Episode 58 - Two Arctic Ghost Ships, the HMS Terror and the SS Baychimo

Relative Disasters

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 40:35


It's an Arctic Ghost Ship Double-Header! First up is the HMS Terror, which carried Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition all the way to King William Island in the very far north of Nunavut, Canada, before freezing into the pack ice and being abandoned; and in the second half, we've got the SS Baychimo, a cargo freighter lost in pack ice off the coast of Alaska in 1931. Although they were abandoned at either end of the Arctic and nearly a century apart, both the Terror and the Beychimo were repeatedly spotted - and in some cases, boarded - by locals multiple times before disappearing again. On this episode, we're talking about how interesting the Arctic Ocean is, why so many people died looking for the Northwest Passage, pack ice fun facts, and whether kraken have bathtub toys. Put on your winter gear, pop those drinks in a cooler, and get your icebreakers ready - it's going to be a chilly one. Sources: "HMS Terror and Erebus", Royal Museums of Greenwich website "Arctic shipwreck 'frozen in time' astounds archaeologists" by R Smith for National Geographic, 2019 "Ship found in Arctic 168 years after doomed Northwest Passage attempt" by P Watson for The Guardian, 2016 "Arctic 'ghost ship' found -- Sir John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror" by B Jones for CNN.com, 2016 "Baychimo: Arctic Ghost Ship" by A Dalton, 2006 "SS Baychimo: the Ghost Ship that sailed alone for 38 years and disappeared…", staff writer for Random Times, 2018 "Rediscovering the S.S. Baychimo at the UA Museum of the North" University of Alaska Museum of the North webpage, 2016 "No traces found today of SS Baychimo, the “Ghost Ship of the Arctic” that roamed the seas unmanned for decades" by M Chalakoski for The Vintage News, 2018

99% Invisible
487- Atlas Obscura

99% Invisible

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 45:36 Very Popular


Standing on Beechey island, a peninsula off Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic, are four lonely graves: three members of an ill-fated expedition to the Northwest Passage, and one of the men who went looking for them. In 1845, Sir John Franklin led an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a direct route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean across the arctic, on two ships that were called "unstoppable" at the time. They were stopped, though the exact circumstances remain murky.The story of the graves is chronicled on the Atlas Obscura Podcast, a short, daily celebration of the world's strange and wondrous places. The podcast has a mission similar to 99pi, which is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the world.  Today we're featuring two stories from the show.The second story visits the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, which bills itself as "the nation's only retailer of lost luggage." If you've ever lost a bag during air travel, it probably wound up there, along with many other treasures and oddities.Subscribe to Atlas Obscure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts.

Grisly History
John Franklin's Lost Expedition (Ends of the Earth III)

Grisly History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 61:50


At the behest of an aging John Barrow, Sir John Franklin once again returns to the Canadian Archipelago to finally sail the mythic northwest passage. On this episode of Grisly History, we explore the background of what would become Franklin's last expedition, and what would eventually become one of the greatest mysteries of the North.  Ends of the Earth explores the increasingly vain efforts taken by those hoping to conquer the earth's poles. This multi-part series follows those who faced unbearable weather conditions, violent seas, and the least hospitable lands imaginable. This episode of Grisly History is hosted by Graham Parker and produced by Michael Ruiz.Theme music composed by Michael Ruiz. Foley and sound effects are sourced from Freesound and Zapsplat.Learn more about the show by visiting GrislyHistory.comTo support the show, please visit the Grisly History Patreon.

Beyond the Harbor: Dark Stories on the Seas
Ep. 08 - Pushing Boundaries: The Franklin Expedition

Beyond the Harbor: Dark Stories on the Seas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 30:01


As with anything though, front line exploration comes at a cost. Whether it be mapping out new lands, or walking on the moon, there will always be dangers involved when you are on the cutting edge. And that is where Sir John Franklin found himself in 1845. He was assigned to navigate and chart the unknown waters of the long sought after Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. The goal was a simple one: Find a passable shortcut route from Europe to Asia, to further expand their trading reach in ways they hadn't yet been able to do. By 1845, the Canadian Arctic had been explored and extensively researched, but still no passable route to reach Asia had been revealed. Though their early efforts were not in vain. They had narrowed it down to about roughly 70,000 square miles of unknown territory left to search, that could possibly lead to the passage they desperately wanted to find. The possible reward for this venture was very high, and would come with a lot of fame and recognition. But the cost, you see, needed to be paid in full. And the cost that was demanded, was everything.—Website: https://braddhall.comSocialsInstagram: https://instagram.com/beyondtheharborTwitter: https://twitter.com/BeyondHarborYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRjes2tzXIn14KUvG3SGVhw

Grisly History
The Man Who Ate His Boots (Ends of the Earth II)

Grisly History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 61:44


After a brutal few years in the Canadian tundra, Sir John Franklin and those in his expedition prepare to traverse the last hundred miles to the northern shores of Canada. Yet, when they arrive and rescue is nowhere to be found, the Coppermine Expedition has only one way to survive–heading back the way they came. And, with a murderer in their midst.  Ends of the Earth explores the increasingly vain efforts taken by those hoping to conquer the earth's poles. This multi-part series follows those who faced unbearable weather conditions, violent seas, and the least hospitable lands imaginable.This episode of Grisly History is hosted by Graham Parker and produced by Michael Ruiz.Theme music composed by Michael Ruiz. Additional audio sourced with permission through Envato. Learn more about the show by visiting GrislyHistory.com

The Mariner
The Mariner Podcast #44: The Northwest Passage

The Mariner

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 54:21


In this episode I discuss the strange story of Dr. John Rae, a man struck from history by the wife of the famous/infamous Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin. Rae's brilliant cartography expeditions to the far North of Canada in the mid 1800's not only identified the last part of the puzzle of transiting the Northwest passage but also revealed the final fate of Franklin's Arctic expedition that had been lost 10 years before.  However, it was a terrible truth that no one wanted to hear about and a macabre reality that Franklin's estate strove hard to obfuscate- to the point that 170 years later  very few people even know of the exploits of one of the most successful Arctic explorers of that age. Just before you go.... If you recognize that creating this content requires hours of effort and you would like to help support for the equivalent of about 25 cents per episode please visit my Patreon Site and select the $5 per month option. If you want to get out on the water on a race, regatta or training voyage you can book with me here: Spartan Ocean Racing & Training If you have any questions please send them to: csmthemariner@gmail.com  Cheers, Chris          

The Mariner's Mirror Podcast

Inspired by the recent BBC series 'The Terror', a chilling tale based on one of polar exploration's deepest mysteries, Dr Sam Willis explores the history HMS Terror. The TV series is set on the Terror's last and fateful voyage when, in 1845, under the command of Sir John Franklin and alongside another ship, HMS Erebus, Terror sailed into the ice off the west coast of Greenland in search of the Northwest passage. Both ships were beset by ice but the crew stayed with the ships, only abandoning them in April 1848. By then Franklin and more than 24 sailors had died. The survivors attempted to walk to the Canadian mainland and were never seen again.The TV series is a fictional and fantastical account of what might have happened to the men; the truth is that we know very little indeed about their plight and it remains one of the biggest mysteries of maritime history. The Terror and Erebus were last sighted by Europeans on 25 July 1845, two years and nine months before the final and failed attempt to reach land.In this episode Sam Willis speaks with Ed Williams-Hawkes, an expert navigator of powerboats, historian, and resident of Topsham in Devon where the Terror was built, and they discuss the fascinating history of HMS Terror, which had enjoyed a long and extraordinary career before she entered the ice with Franklin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.