Exploration and Explorers
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Amelia Earhart: Biography & DisappearanceAmelia Earhart's disappearance during an attempt to fly around the world remains a mystery, but recent expeditions may have found clues to her fate.
By Jessie Szalay Published
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Captain Cook's Notes Describe Now-Vanishing Arctic Ice WallExplorer's meticulous records describing the icy Arctic centuries ago have modern-day value, as a resource for scientists studying climate change.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Mystery Deepens Over Bones Linked to Amelia EarhartBy Jeanna Bryner Published
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25 grisly archaeological discoveriesFrom decapitated gladiators and vampire burials to ancient toothy tumors and a mummified lung, Live Science has gathered 25 archeological discoveries that give us the creeps.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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80 Years Later, Polar Explorer's Sunken Ship Floats AgainFor the first time in more than 80 years, the Maud is floating above the sea surface.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Vasco da Gama: Facts & BiographyThe Portuguese explorer opened up a direct route to India around the Cape of Good Hope.
By Jessie Szalay Published
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Sunken Pirate Ship from Explorer Vasco da Gama's Fleet DiscoveredA sunken ship from Vasco da Gama's fleet has been found off the coast of present-day Oman.
By Megan Gannon Published
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In Photos: Historic Shipwreck from Vasco da Gama's FleetMarine archaeologists say they’ve located the wreck of the nau Esmeralda, a Portuguese ship that was part of explorer Vasco da Gama's second voyage to India.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Image Gallery: 'Yeti Footprint' Photos Up for AuctionDon't believe in the Abominable Snowman? These photos might make you change your mind.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
