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These Men Were the Stars of the Heroic Age

Although Roald Amundsen and his team became the first men ever to reach the South Pole back in 1911, an Australian geologist by the name of Douglas Mawson also led an expedition to Antarctica during that year.

10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2018 That Changed History

Archeologists Found the Oldest Human Footprints Location of the expedition: Canada Age of the findings: 13,000 years A Canadian expedition on Calvert Island found what are believed to be the oldest human footprints. The footprints belonged to 3 people: a child and two adults.

RARE: Early Photos of the World’s Most Iconic Landmarks

Captured during the second Powell Expedition in 1871, this photo shows the Colorado River at the base of the Grand Canyon. Since the first expedition didn’t yield any photographs, this image stands as one of the earliest known captures of the canyon. 6. 

A Secret Rainforest Was Discovered in a Sinkhole in China

The speleological expedition that explored the sinkhole spent several hours hiking through a dense forest full of prehistoric trees before they got to the bottom of this giant karst formation, states Chen Lixin, the head of the expedition to a Guangxi news article .

17 Breathtaking Landscape Photos by Alexander Ladanivskyy

Alexander Ladanivskyy is a Ukrainian photographer and travel guide who curates photo expeditions to some of the most breathtaking natural locations in Central and Northern Europe. His guided tours gained considerable popularity in recent years, attracting photographers from all over the world.

Untamed Spirits: Tales of Legendary Mountain Men!

Kit Carson also participated in various military campaigns and expeditions. He played a crucial role as a scout for explorer John C. Frémont during multiple expeditions to the American West.

Prepare Yourselves For the Most Awesome RV Ever!

So, i f you enjoy going on trips and expeditions, there is one vehicle that currently reigns supreme above all else, and that is the KiraVan. The KiraVan is a formidable off-road RV that has been specifically designed to take you wherever you want to go and back again - safe, sound and comfortable.

There Is an Incredible Story Behind These Wildlife Photos

Naturally, the two met on an expedition. They fell in love and decided to join forces professionally. In 2017, while the duo was in Gabon to shoot for a documentary, an extremist attacked Uri at a local market.

The Ultimate Guide to Obtaining or Renewing a US Passport

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These Dark Comics Offer a Funny View of Life

His comics aren't merely humorous; they're an expedition into a world where whimsy intertwines with the macabre.

These Paintings Transport You to the Mountains

In the 1920s, Roerich and his family embarked on an expedition to Central Asia. He faced many challenges during the journey, but it eventually turned out to be very productive. That voyage led him to understand the Himalayas and inspired him to create several paintings of mountains. 

The Life that Exists Below Antarctica is Truly Mesmerizing

This is an expedition unlike any other. National Geographic photographer Laurent Ballesta took a plunge below the ice cold sea and embarked on the deepest dive ever made under Antarctica, in which he captured both thriving plants and animals. Here's what he saw: Click on images to enlarge 1.

7 Stories of Incredible Selflessness That Saved Lives

Captain Oates Lawrence Oates was a British Army officer and Antarctic explorer who died during the Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole. The 1910-1913 expedition left all of its participants dead, but it’s remembered for Oates’ selflessness more than anything else.

Here Are 8 of the Most Famous Phantom Islands Ever

During the 18th century, there was many an expedition to locate the island, all of which ended in failure. [related_articles] 3. Saxemberg Island Saxemberg Island was allegedly first seen by Dutch seafarer John Lindestz Lindeman in 1670.

Enjoy This Fascinating Collection of NASA's Best Photos

The Crew of Expedition 54 Here you can see all six members of the Expedition 54 crew, literally hanging out inside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module on February 18th, 2018. 14.

These Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!

The prize for the winner is an incredible 10-day trip for two to the Galapagos Island with National Geographical Expeditions and an amazing chance for two 15-minute portfolio reviews with photo editors from the National Geographic. We have selected 20 of these stunning photographs to show you.

Enjoy This Fascinating Collection of NASA's Best Photos!

The Crew of Expedition 54 Here you can see all six members of the Expedition 54 crew, literally hanging out inside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module on February 18th, 2018. 14.