Antarctica's exploration history

Adrien is the first to survive the Winter in Antarctica

Jan 1, 1820

Adrien is the first to survive the Winter in Antarctica

Adrien is the first to survive the Winter in Antarctica

Jan 1, 1889

Adrien is the first to survive the Winter in Antarctica

Scott fails for his first attempt to reach the South Pole

Dec 31, 1901

Scott fails for his first attempt to reach the South Pole

Shackleton almost reaches the South Pole 'solo'

Jun 15, 1908

Shackleton almost reaches the South Pole 'solo'

The race to the South Pole, Scott vs Amundsen.

Dec 31, 1911

Amundsen wins

Scott dies on his expedition

Jul 15, 1912

Scott dies on his expedition

Shackleton makes it to the Weddell Sea

Dec 8, 1914

Shackleton makes it to the Weddell Sea

The Endurance sinks

Nov 21, 1915

The Endurance sinks

The first settlement starts in Antarctica

Jan 1, 1940

The first settlement starts in Antarctica

The Antarctic treaty is signed

Jan 1, 1961

The Antarctic treaty is signed