History

The Norse Lived in North America by 1021 AD

Just this week, Danish researchers discovered evidence that supports...

Exploration Mysteries: The Mary Celeste

On December 4, 1872, a crew sailing for Gibraltar...

The Himalayan Database Gives the Past a Pass

But it strengthens the criteria for future Manaslu summits. This...

Exploration Mysteries: The Chiricahua Apaches of the Sierra Madre

In the 19th century, the Sierra Madre Occidental was...

Everest Exhibit Live-Streams on Monday Sept. 27

The Alpine Club in the UK is celebrating a...
eiger north face

Weekend Warm-Up: Eiger: Wall of Death

Unless you're a bleeding-edge alpinist, there’s not a whole...

August 22, 1961: First Swim Across Lake Michigan

In every sport, there are key moments where people...
Mont Blanc as seen from Italy

August 8, 1786: 1st Climb of Mont Blanc

Though we may never know the exact time, place,...

Exploration Mysteries: Skeleton Lake

Nestled in a valley between the three peaks of...
Black and white photo of Bailey

Eccentric Explorers: Frederick Marshman Bailey

Frederick Marshman Bailey achieved great success as a British...

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