Who Owns Antarctica? The Frozen Continent's History, Secrets & Unexplained Mysteries

Explore the captivating and complex history of Antarctica's ownership, from early 20th-century territorial claims and the groundbreaking Antarctic Treaty to the cutting-edge science happening today. This in-depth podcast script for "Cold Logic" delves into the official story of international cooperation, the extraordinary scientific discoveries beneath the ice, and the most compelling conspiracy theories—including secret Nazi bases, Operation Highjump, and the mystery of the "Antarctic Pyramids." Uncover the truth, and the fiction, behind the world's last great commons.#Antarctica #AntarcticTreaty #ColdLogic #ConspiracyTheories #NazisAntarctica #OperationHighjump #AntarcticPyramids #SubglacialLakes #Science #History #Unexplained #PodcastScript #PolarExploration #Geopolitics #WilkesLandSources and Key ReferencesAntarctic Treaty System: The official legal framework governing the continent.Historical Expeditions:The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard (for Robert Falcon Scott's expedition).South: The Story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 Expedition by Ernest Shackleton.German Antarctic Expedition (1938-1939): Also known as the Third German Antarctic Expedition.Operation Highjump (1946-1947): The U.S. Navy's official expedition to the Antarctic.Scientific Discoveries:Ice Core Research: Data from research projects like the EPICA (European Project for Ice Coring in Antarctica) and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide (WAIS Divide) Ice Core.Subglacial Lakes: Discoveries and research on Lake Vostok and other subglacial bodies.Wilkes Land Gravity Anomaly: Research published in journals like Geophysical Research Letters and papers from institutions like NASA.Blood Falls: Scientific explanations and research on the unique ecosystem.Conspiracy Theories:"The Missing Diary of Admiral Richard E. Byrd": A well-known piece of fabricated literature.Piri Reis Map: Historical analysis of the map's depiction of a supposed ice-free Antarctica."Antarctic Pyramids" & Subglacial Structures: Debunked satellite imagery analysis and geological explanationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cold-logic-podcast--6699574/support.