In a deep sea submergence vehicle, a crew voyages in search of a sea creature whose gaze can cause burns to the eyes.

Maupin challenges a rude nobleman to a duel.

Maupin tells the story of a scandalous love affair from her youth, culminating in a daring escape from a convent.

La Maupin introduces herself to the audience, sharing some of the gossip that has been spread about her.

Irish pirate Chieftain Grace O'Malley sneaks into the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth I of England, and convinces the Queen to give her back her ship and free her lover. In return Grace will attend the Queen's birthday celebration and cause a sensation - which delights Liz.

Queen Liz imagines what it would be like to be free.

Westerner Jackie and sherpa Pasang summit Everest without using oxygen cannisters. Soon their victory turns into a culture clash as they argue about their affair and the mountain, and slowly die of hypoxia.

Jackie realizes that her sherpa has died.

On a solitary walk a Man gets buried by an avalanche; a Woman thinks his absence means he is cheating on her.

An undersea monster sings to the scientists observing her.

While claiming sovereignty of an ice floe, Harper meets a seal, then drowns as the floe melts.

Josephine wonders what discovery is worth.

Peary and Henson believe they have reached the North pole.

Henson helps Minik reach the land of the dead; Peary and Josephine argue about Peary's Inuit children.

Peary and Henson once again try to confirm they are at the North pole.

The explorers make a plan to bring the Inuit to America to make money.

Peary is unsure if they have reached the North pole.

An ill and delirious Peary reminisces about his polar days; his wife remembers their early love.

Two explorers close to the north pole - the explorer Peary becomes confused.