The incredible history of travel - and what the future holds
These are the events and people that shaped the history of travel, from early pilgrimages and the Age of Discovery, to the ...
The Antarctic oil bonanza that could save Britain – but we need to get there before Argentina
The frozen continent has never been so desirable. But as other nations try to get in on the action, a race to the bottom beckons ...
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Flashback: Robert Brown on diarists recording key moments
Several local people kept a diary of events in Basingstoke over the years, including Samuel Attwood, who wrote for more than half a century, ...
21-Year-Old Woman Youngest Individual to Ski Solo and Unassisted to South Pole
Late on Monday night, in the bright sunlit tundra of the South Pole, another record is broken as 21-year-old Norwegian Karen Kyllesø stepped past the line of na ...
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Today in History for Jan. 18: ...
On This Day, Jan. 17: Kobe, Japan, earthquake kills thousands
On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.
5 Books You Should Read Before Going To Antarctica
Reading up on Antarctica's natural history and golden age of exploration can make your trip more entertaining and educational ...
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21-year-old Norwegian woman becomes youngest person to reach South Pole alone
A 21-year-old Norwegian woman has become the youngest person to ski alone to the South Pole, only to find it "a little ugly" ...
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It happened today – this day in history – January 17
1595: Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. 1601: France gains Bresse, Bugey, Valromey and Gex in a treaty with Spain. 1706: Birth of Benjamin Franklin in Boston, Massachusetts. 1718: An avalanche ...
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Woman makes history: 21-year-old Norwegian skis solo to South Pole
A 21-year-old Norwegian woman smashed a record that has stood for decades, becoming the youngest person to reach the South ...