Irish History Lecture Series: ERNEST SHACKLETON – The Man and the Myths’ By Michael Smith

History Lecture by the Authority on Polar Exploration - Michael Smith

‘ERNEST SHACKLETON – The Man and the Myths’

The Irishman, born in County Kildare, who became ‘Sir’ Ernest Shackleton has become a national icon after venturing on four epic voyages of discovery to the Antarctic a century ago, including the famous Endurance expedition. Polar historian Michael Smith’s talk, which is illustrated with stunning historic photographs, recalls the compelling story of a complex and charismatic man who touched greatness on the ice but struggled to come to terms with home life. The recent discovery of his sunken ship Endurance beneath the Antarctic ice has brought a fresh perspective to an extraordinary life.