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Now that The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice has come to an end, here's a clip from another podcast we think you'll like.
It's called Oceans: Life Under Water, an immersive storytelling podcast about the oceans from Crowd Network and Greenpeace, hosted by wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall.
To listen to the rest of the episode and the whole series, search for Oceans: Life Under Water in your favourite podcast app.
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In the final episode, Rodney’s friends and colleagues give their theories about what really happened. Suicide, accident, or foul play? And 24 years on, Stephen demands answers from the authorities to his own questions about the investigation.
Episodes released for free every Monday.
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The post-mortem is finished, and the cause of Rodney’s death sends shock waves through the tight-knit South Pole community. How? And will the New Zealand investigation uncover the truth?
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Warning: this episode contains a story about sexual assault. This series began with investigation into the death of Rodney Marks, but it’s developed into something much broader. A bleak picture of how mysterious deaths, and crimes in general, are dealt with in Antarctica.
In this episode, Stephen hears first-hand about a pervasive culture of harassment and sexual assault in Antarctica. He hears how Antarctic authorities who are supposed to investigate can display shocking levels of incompetence.
Episodes released for free every Monday.
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Rodney Marks is dead. But what really happened? Enter two men determined to solve the mystery, a cop and a coroner from New Zealand.
But who’s in charge when someone dies, in a land that belongs to no-one? Stephen digs into the complexities of Antarctic jurisdiction.
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Winter has set in, and there’s a shift in atmosphere on base. When walking back from the remote observatory where he’s conducting his experiments, Rodney Marks falls ill and it’s down to the station’s solo doctor to save his life.
Why can’t Rodney be rescued? Because when something happens at the South Pole in the middle of winter, you’re trapped.
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In the first episode of The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice, investigative journalist Stephen Davis meets three members of the crew who arrived at South Pole research station in 1999 – friends and colleagues of Dr Rodney Marks. As the sun sets and the station closes for winter, those inside prepare for six months of darkness, no way in, no way out.
Episodes released for free every Monday from February 26th 2024.
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With 'The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice' on the way, we wanted to share the story of how it all began.
From History Daily, this is The Race to The South Pole.
Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.
Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.
So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.
If you enjoy this episode, search for History Daily in your favourite podcast app.
We’ll see you on the 26th of February, for the third season of The Secret History.
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Stephen has an update on our first series, The Secret History of Flight 149. This short bonus episode features an interview with journalist Jon Snow from his podcast, 'Snowcast', in which Stephen discusses the latest developments in the case.
Click here to listen to the full interview on Snowcast
British Airways has given the following statement: "Our hearts go out to all those caught up in this shocking act of war just over 30 years ago, and who had to endure a truly horrendous experience. The records (released by the Government last year) confirmed British Airways was not warned about the invasion."
The Foreign Office released a statement in 2021 which can be read here
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Stephen draws together everything he’s learned during his investigation and examines the key theories behind what happened to the Estonia. Survivors and family members of victims reveal the ongoing human impact of the tragedy.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
Studio recording: Luis Rodriguez at Sonic Space Lab Music
Research and production support: Robert Wallace, Louisa Adams, Thea Carley and Lisa Hanley
Voiceover: Johan Lindquist and Liivika Hanstin
Translations: William Sleath
Additional material across the series courtesy of Discovery+, Getty, Sveriges Radio, TV3 New Zealand.
This is a Crowd Stories podcast.
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In 2020 some shocking new evidence came to light that changed the entire course of the Estonia investigation. Stephen meets the journalists behind this important discovery, and reveals what happened as a result.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
Additional material courtesy of Discovery+ from ‘Estonia: The Discovery That Changes Everything’
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In this episode Stephen delves into the high stakes world of shipwreck investigations. We meet two key players in the history of the Estonia inquiries, and hear about the flaws in previous investigations.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
Additional material courtesy of Getty
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Stephen reveals what led him to start investigating the Estonia mystery. The trail leads him back to the Cold War and to a backdrop of secrets and spies.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
Additional material courtesy of TV3, New Zealand
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The authorities must decide how to deal with the disaster. Will they choose to salvage the ship and the victims? Stephen speaks with campaigners who have dedicated many years to uncovering the truth behind the sinking.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
Voiceover: Johan Lindquist
Additional material courtesy of Discovery+, from 'Estonia, The Discovery That Changes Everything'.
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In the days after the sinking, the scale of the tragedy becomes clearer. But why does mystery still surround the survivors list? What happened to the missing crew? Stephen speaks with family members of victims, still dealing with the effects of the disaster to this day.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
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Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
Voiceover: Johan Lindquist and Liivika Hanstin
Additional material courtesy of Discovery+, from Estonia, the Discovery that Changes Everything.
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Survivors share harrowing eye witness accounts of the aftermath of the sinking in freezing conditions in a Baltic storm.
Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry
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Please note this podcast contains distressing content.
In the first episode of The Secret History of the Estonia, investigative journalist Stephen Davis hears remarkable eyewitness accounts from four survivors of the tragedy.
The Estonia sets sail from Tallinn port on the 27th September 1994, heading across the Baltic Sea to Stockholm. It’s a routine crossing for the passengers and crew. But in the middle of the night the ferry suddenly starts taking on water. There’s a raging storm outside and the ship is sinking fast. It’s a question of life and death for all those on board.
Episodes released for free every Monday from 9th January 2023. To listen to the entire series without adverts, subscribe to the Crowd Stories channel on Apple Podcasts.
Presenter: Stephen Davis
Producer: Samantha Psyk
Mixing and sound design: Rory Auskerry
Additional material courtesy of Getty.
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Coming soon - The Secret History of the Estonia. A tale of secrets, smugglers and spies and how 852 people died on a ferry.
From the team behind The Secret History of Flight 149, journalist Stephen Davis investigates the tragic sinking of the passenger ship The Estonia, uncovering a mysterious trail that leads back to the Cold War.
Episodes released weekly from January 9th 2023, with the whole series available ad-free on the Crowd Stories channel on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen ad-free on Amazon Music.
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