Smithsonian Magazine5d
Ernest Shackleton’s Famous Job Ad, ‘Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey,’ Is Probably a Myth
Citizen historians have spent decades searching for the original text of Shackleton’s advertisement. Now, some say it might ...
What Is Gore-Tex? Experts Explain Gorpcore’s Favorite Waterproof Material
For decades, people have relied on one name to keep moisture out and their style locked in: Gore-Tex. The accidental ...
El País in English3d
Third Man Syndrome: What is the strange presence that assists us in life-or-death moments?
In situations of extreme danger, many report having perceived a figure that comforts and guides — is it our brain’s emergency ...
The West Australian3d
The Kerry Stokes Collection
Frank Hurley’s photographs from the 1914-1916 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition record one of the greatest stories of bravery, desolation and leadership of the 20th century. Journals and photographs ...
literaryreview3d
View from the Summit
I like the sound of him least (like Lincoln again) in middle life, and especially during the British and Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1956, which occupies nearly a quarter of this ...
I spent $26,000 on a 21-day expedition cruise through Antarctica and other bucket-list spots. I can't recommend it enough.
Our 21-day expedition cruise on the Seabourn Pursuit came with excursions throughout Antarctica, Falkland Islands, and ...
The Citizen5d
Curro Hillcrest learner joins Antarctica Expedition with Riaan Manser
L’chelle Bester spent part of her holidays on the Students in Antarctica expedition. CURRO Hillcrest learner L’chelle Bester spent part of her school holidays on the Students in Antarctica ...