Admiral Richard E. Byrd was once one of the most famous men in the world. His son was determined to preserve his legacy.
Tag: Exploration and Explorers
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Practicing for a Mars Mission in the Utah Desert
To live on the red planet, humans will need to bring along small reminders of home.
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A Columbus Letter Beloved by Thieves and Forgers Hits the Market
A rare pamphlet about Christopher Columbus’s first voyage is on sale at Christie’s, which said it had taken pains to ensure this one wasn’t forged or stolen.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Its Annual Low
Each September, the ice at the top of the world hits its lowest extent of the year. Researchers are studying how a warming climate is affecting a not-so-frozen ocean.
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5 Aboard Missing Titanic Sub Presumed Dead After ‘Catastrophic Implosion’
The vast multinational search for the missing submersible ended after pieces of it were found on the ocean floor, 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic.