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Exploration

The wreck was found at a depth of 36ft in Nunavut, Canada.

The wreck of a long-lost ship from the Franklin Expedition has been found in the Canadian Arctic

Science

British explorer John Franklin departed England in 1845 to explore the Arctic — but he never returned. Now one of the two lost Franklin expedition ships has been found by the Royal Canadian Geological Society.

Arctic ice with ship

Today’s Arctic explorers follow in the footsteps of history

Environment
Chris Fogwill looks out on the frozen Antarctic. His expedition is retracing the steps of Douglas Mawson a century ago.

This Antarctic expedition is chilling while it waits for rescue boats to free ship from pack ice

Environment

68-year-old explorer set to try never-before accomplished winter trek across Antarctica

Environment
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Anniversary of Original ‘Race to reach the South Pole’

Arts, Culture & Media

We are looking for the name of the American research station at the South Pole that is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the original “race to reach the South Pole.”

Lewis & Clark Trail

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Lewis & Clark expeditions. Producer Barrett Golding bicycled the entire Lewis and Clark trail and sent us this audio postcard from Montana’s Miles City, and the famous Bucking Horse sale.

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Lewis & Clark Trail

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Thousands of Americans are expected to visit historic points along the trail of discovery. Producer Barrett Golding cycled the entire trail and brings us this audio postcard of a tribal elder and spiritual leader in Lewiston, Idaho.

Black Sea Treasures

Host Pippin Ross talk with undersea explorer Dr. Robert Ballard about his upcoming venture to search for lost ancient vessels in the Black Sea.

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Lewis & Clark Trail

Thousands of Americans are visiting spots along the Lewis and Clark trail this summer in honor of the 200th anniversary of the exploration. Producer Barrett Golding bicycled the length of the trail, and created a series of audio postcards.