"SOUTHBOUND"
A history of exploration in Antarctica
(available only in Italian language)
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This CD-ROM is an educational
work developed for dissemination purposes in 1997 by Prospero srl
on behalf of the Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide. Southbound runs
through the major stages in the explorations of the Antarctic continent
from the eighteenth century onwards. It is divided in three parts,
namely a comprehensive historical section, a scientific glossary
and an educational game (players can impersonate explorers Scott
and Shackleton and experience the thrill of surviving on the ice
and seas of Antarctica). The most dramatic episodes of the race
to the South Pole are narrated by professional actors reading from
the diaries of the explorers themselves while original video images
are displayed. |
Intro
This is where you can discover what Antarctica is, where it is located and its geological, climatic and environmental features.
Verso Sud
This is where you can learn about the history of the explorations through the adventurous voyages of major explorers - from ancient times to the first airborne expeditions.
Alfabeto polare
This is where you can understand the scientific and technical terms used in describing the Antarctic climate, its geography, its inhabitants (animal and vegetable) as well as the intruders brought forth by the explorations and the research expeditions.
Dentro l'Antartide
This is where you can play a role game and reach the South Pole with your team, impersonating two of the leading figures who undertook the exploration of Antarctica.
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