An introduction to some of the world's most famous explorers from the past to the present, from Isabella Bird and Hiram Bingham to Leon McCarron and Wasfia Nazreen
Brave adventurers have traveled into the unknown since the beginning of time, motivated by curiosity, a desire for adventure, or the desire to find treasures and knowledge. Their dangerous trips into unexplored areas have produced amazing discoveries that have changed the way we perceive the world.
Discover a world of information on explorers and conquistadors like Christopher Columbus, Francis Drake, Henry Hudson, Ferdinand Magellan, Hernan Cortes and Amelia Earhart.
Learn about the world's great explorers and their ships, voyages, and navigational tools. Read about the Age of Exploration and Discovery.
Yahoo: Discovery Greenlights ‘Tales From the Explorers Club,’ Unveils Expedition Grants and Diversity Initiatives (Exclusive)
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Explorers Club and Discovery have expanded their partnership with a new series, Tales From the Explorers Club, along with a ...
Discovery Greenlights ‘Tales From the Explorers Club,’ Unveils Expedition Grants and Diversity Initiatives (Exclusive)
Leif Erikson (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a famous Norse explorer who is credited for being the first European to set foot on American soil. Explorers are listed below with their common names, countries of origin (modern and former), centuries of activity and main areas of exploration.
The Explorers Club is a multidisciplinary society dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation.
Here are 15 of the most famous explorers during the Age of Exploration, before and after. 1. Marco Polo (1254-1324) A Venetian merchant and adventurer, Marco Polo travelled along the Silk Road from Europe to Asia between 1271 and 1295.