Exploration and Explorers
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John Smith of Jamestown: Facts & Biography
By Jessie Szalay published
The blending of history and legend has created a distorted image of the Jamestown leader, especially with the story of his rescue by Pocahontas.
Photos: Inside the Explorers Club
By Clara Moskowitz published
Inside the Explorers Club are artifacts from over a century's worth of exploration, including narwhal tusks, a stuffed polar bear and even a whale penis.
Behind the Scenes at NYC's Exclusive Explorers Club
By Clara Moskowitz published
The Explorers Club is open only to members who've sailed to new shores, climbed to new heights or trekked on new paths.
Melting Glacier Reveals Decades-old Tragedy
By Gayathri Vaidyanathan published
In 1952, a C-124 Globemaster plane carrying 41 U.S. Air Force and Army men and 11 crew members crashed in Alaska's remote wilderness.
Woman Rowing Solo Across Pacific Ocean
By Andrea Thompson published
Part of trip to circumnavigate Northern Hemisphere.
Deep Sea Tech Unveils Giant Squid
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Smarter technology has finally enabled scientists to glimpse giant squids in their natural habitats.
Humans Visit Huge Penguin Colony for First Time
By Douglas Main published
There are some 9,000 penguins in the East Antarctica colony.
An Epic Christmas Bicycle Trek to the South Pole
By Sheila Eldred published
Eric Larsen is currently attempting to become the first person to ride a fat tire bike 750 miles from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole.
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