Antarctica Publications Tried to Hide Danger in Fiction and Strange Stories

Antarctica Publications Tried to Hide Danger in Fiction and Strange Stories

2/14/2025

notes

a fun and yet harrowing story.

the implication of the invention of a radio did cut out a lot of creativity. what an interesting twist.

link

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/antarctica-book-and-newspapers

summary

Early Antarctic explorers used creative writing to cope with the harsh conditions of their expeditions. They produced newspapers and books filled with fantastical stories, often parodying their experiences or using humor to deal with difficult situations. However, as time went on, the articles revealed more about the real perils of their expeditions, transitioning from lighthearted tales to more serious accounts as the danger increased.

tags

Antarctica ꞏ exploration ꞏ South Polar Times ꞏ Aurora Australis ꞏ Shackleton ꞏ Scott ꞏ polar expeditions ꞏ history ꞏ publishing ꞏ newspapers ꞏ magazines ꞏ science fiction