Roland Huntford, Polar History Author, Has Died
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Roland Huntford, a historian and author known for his work on polar exploration, has died. He was reportedly 98 years old at the time of his death. Huntford was known for his revisionist views on historical figures such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, and his writing sparked controversy and debate about the myths surrounding polar explorers.
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