Exploring the intriguing history behind the U.S. Navy's missions to Antarctica and what they were looking for in Operation Highjump. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1946, the U.S. Navy embarked on a mission to the most desolate place in the world: Antarctica. The excursion was short-lived, unorganized, and random; it prompted more questions than answers. Officials claimed it was to gather geographical data, but the world speculated the motives were much more sinister. Today, we’re investigating Operation Highjump. Our sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at http://RocketMoney.com/redweb Mint Mobile - Go to http://mintmobile.com/redweb for your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices