Many cartographers and some Arctic explorers in the early 1800’s believed there was a way to sail from Europe and the North Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and Orient by the Northwest Passage.
As far back as 1867, White House officials have viewed Greenland, and Iceland, as having immense strategic value ...
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How to Decide Between an Arctic and Antarctic Cruise
As luxury and expedition lines launch new cruise itineraries in Arctic Greenland, travelers should be wary of conflating the two polar destinations.
Peter MacKay is former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and cabinet minister in the government of Prime ...
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The polar explorer who may have written 'The Magic Flute'
His Greenland explorations won admirers like John Franklin and William Scoresby. But Karl Ludwig Giesecke is best known for his role in Mozart's last opera.
In the wake of the grandeur that is the annual Met Gala, the fashion world holds its breath, waiting for the after-party that promises to be as awe-inspiring as the event itself. This year, the ...
As the Chicago Bears continue shaping their roster for the future, attention is once again turning to the defensive line. While the upcoming free agent class features several high-profile names, one ...
The 134 men aboard the ships HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, which sailed from England in May 1845 under the leadership of Captain John Franklin, were equipped with seemingly ample provisions and ...
It might seem weird to discuss what potential free agent targets the Dallas Cowboys might be after because they’re already almost $40 million over the salary cap, but if you know anything about how ...
The UK government has placed a temporary export ban on an 18th Century artwork in a bid to prevent it from being sold to an overseas buyer. The marble bust of Highland landowner Sir John Gordon, made ...
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