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Shackleton's Endurance Expedition - Off-Ramp for Dec. 31, 2011
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Shackleton's Endurance Expedition - Off-Ramp for Dec. 31, 2011

Walking Out of History, John Rabe's NPR documentary about Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition
Ernest Shackleton's ice-locked ship, the Endurance. John Rabe's documentary "Walking Out of History" tells the exciting story of the ship's doom, and her crew's salvation, in the early part of the 20th Century.
Ernest Shackleton's ice-locked ship, the Endurance. John Rabe's documentary "Walking Out of History" tells the exciting story of the ship's doom, and her crew's salvation, in the early part of the 20th Century.
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Frank Hurley
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Walking Out of History, John Rabe's NPR documentary about Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition

Walking Out of History
From 1914 to 1916, Ernest Shackleton and his crew had one of the most unbelievable adventures in history. They set out to cross Antarctica, but got stuck in the ice for two years, and were rescued only after one of the most remarkable open-boat journeys in history. What's so unbelievable and remarkable? Every one of the crew survived, by dint of Shackleton's leadership qualities. "Walking Out of History," from Off-Ramp host John Rabe, tells their story with readings, interviews with two of today's leading explorers, and the actual voices of the crewmembers.