Exploration

Captain Cook Facts

Little-Known Facts About Captain James Cook, England's Greatest Explorer

“Ambition leads me not only farther than any other man has been before me, but as far as I think it possible for man to go.”—Captain James Cook.
July 25, 2024 Henry Gomes
Golden Hind Editorial

The Golden Hind: The Ship That Made Queen Elizabeth Stinking Rich

Sir Francis Drake took the Golden Hind west from England in search of treasure—but he never could have expected what awaited him beyond the horizon.
January 22, 2024 Jamie Hayes
T3

Get Me OUT Of Here: Urban Explorers Share Their Scariest Moments In Abandoned Places

There's nothing like the thrill of venturing into an abandoned building—but these explorers found more than they'd bargained for.
October 8, 2023 Miles Brucker
Roald Amundsen Facts

Daring Facts About Roald Amundsen, The Last Viking

The legendary Roald Amundsen was a master of arctic exploration—but his expertise still couldn’t save him from a chilling fate.
September 1, 2023 Mehroo S.
Captain Cook Facts

Little-Known Facts About Captain James Cook, England's Greatest Explorer

“Ambition leads me not only farther than any other man has been before me, but as far as I think it possible for man to go.”—Captain James Cook.
August 20, 2023 Henry Gomes
Golden Hind Editorial

The Golden Hind: The Ship That Made Queen Elizabeth Stinking Rich

Sir Francis Drake took the Golden Hind west from England in search of treasure—but he never could have expected what awaited him beyond the horizon.
October 21, 2021 Jamie Hayes


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