Charcot: Secret Poles (2016)
• October 1st, 2016 • 1h 27min
Documentary, History
Overview
The adventures and exploits of Jean-Baptiste Charcot (1867-1936), an intrepid scientist and explorer who laid the foundations of modern oceanography.
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