Exploration

Beyond the Map: The Bizarre Survival Habits That Fueled the Lewis and Clark Expedition When we think of the Lewis and Clark expedition, we often picture stoic, heroic figures carving a path across the American West with compasses and courage. But history is rarely as polished as the statues in our public parks. To survive the 8,000-mile trek across an uncharted wilderness, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark relied on habits that ranged from the scientifically misguided to the culturally ingenious. ...

Uncovering the Lost Empire: The Fascinating Story of Percy Fawcett’s Discovery The lost city of Z has long been a topic of fascination, with many explorers and researchers attempting to uncover its secrets. In 1911, British explorer Percy Fawcett embarked on an expedition to the Amazon rainforest, searching for this fabled city. What he found would change history forever, shedding new light on the region’s ancient civilizations and sparking a wave of interest in exploration and archaeology. As you delve into the story of Fawcett’s discovery, you’ll be transported to a world of wonder and awe, where the boundaries between myth and reality blur. ...