January 16: The World’s Least Cooperative Destination

January 16: The World’s Least Cooperative Destination

Published: January 16, 2026

Duration: 4:41

On January 16, 1909, explorers led by Ernest Shackleton reached the Magnetic South Pole — a constantly moving point on Earth where compasses stop working properly. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of this elusive destination, why it refuses to stay in one place, and how a scientific triumph became one of the most unusual achievements in the history of exploration.

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