October 16, 2026
Nellie Bly: The Reporter Who Raced Around the World in 72 Days
In 1889, journalist Nellie Bly set out to test whether Jules Verne’s fictional journey could be made real. Her trip…
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October 16, 2026
Junko Tabei: The Mountaineer Who Made Everest a Wider Horizon
In 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach Everest’s summit. Her route there began with a…
October 16, 2026
Matthew Henson: The Arctic Explorer Who Helped Lead the Way North
For decades, Matthew Henson’s Arctic skill and experience were overshadowed by the fame of the expeditions he helped make possible.…
October 16, 2026
Jeanne Baret: The Botanist Who Circled the Globe Beyond the Rules
In the 1760s, Jeanne Baret joined a French voyage of discovery disguised as a man. Her journey made her the…
October 16, 2026
Gertrude Bell: The Explorer Who Mapped a Route Through Arabia
Gertrude Bell crossed deserts, studied archaeological sites and left behind a vast record of travel. Her work also unfolded within…
October 16, 2026
Kon-Tiki: How a Balsa Raft Put a Pacific Crossing to the Test
In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and five crewmates sailed a hand-built raft from Peru toward Polynesia. The voyage showed…
September 5, 2026
Amelia Earhart: The Pilot Who Became a Global Celebrity
Breaking Into a New Field Amelia Earhart became one of the most famous aviators of the twentieth century. At a…