British Antarctic Expedition

The British Antarctic Expedition, also known as the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913), was a scientific and exploratory mission aimed at studying Antarctica’s geography, climate, and wildlife. Led by explorer Robert Falcon Scott, it sought to be the first to reach the South Pole, attaining this goal in January 1912 but facing tragedy on the return journey. The expedition also collected valuable scientific data, established research stations, and increased global understanding of this remote continent. It remains a significant event in polar exploration history, highlighting human perseverance and the quest for knowledge in one of Earth's most extreme environments.