This list of Arctic expeditions is a timeline of historic Arctic exploration and explorers of the Arctic. 1648: Ya. Semyonov explores the mouth of Kotuy River and adjoining coast. 1773: The Phipps expedition towards the North Pole reaches 80° 37 ′ N, north of Spitsbergen. [1] . This was the first Arctic expedition to carry out scientific research.

Mar 24, 2023 · The Arctic has fascinated explorers and adventurers for centuries, drawing them to its vast, frozen landscapes and harsh conditions. Many brave men and women have risked their lives to explore and map the Arctic, contributing to our understanding of this unique and challenging region.

This list is for recognised pioneering explorers of the polar regions. It does not include subsequent travelers and expeditions.

Mar 4, 2023 · Polar exploration extends back to the late nineteenth century, when countries such as Norway, Britain, and Russia funded expeditions to study the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These early explorers encountered significant hurdles, including a lack of modern equipment and technology, and many died in the harsh polar conditions.

Follow in the footsteps of the greatest polar explorers from Sir Ernest Shackleton to Captain Scott. Our pioneering expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic are adventures of a lifetime.

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In 1982, Fiennes led the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth. In 1992, Fiennes and others found the legendary Lost City of Ubar in the desert of Oman. In 1993, Fiennes and Dr. Mike Stroud made the first unsupported walk across the continent of Antarctica, each man dragging a 500-pound sledge. Fiennes holds many world exploration records.

Nov 29, 2023 · In this article, we’ll take a look at the rich history of Arctic exploration — from early attempts to recent adventures — and reveal how you too can become a part of northern exploration and discovery.

Map of Routes of Arctic Explorers __ Maps and articles about different explorers. - From athropolis.com - http://www.athropolis.com/map6.htm. Matthew Henson ___An excellent history of Matthew Henson's life and the expeditions in which he participated.

Dec 13, 2024 · All of these Arctic explorers’ observations lent credence to the notion that the Earth is hollow. Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), who explored the Arctic regions, tracing Sir John Franklin’s expedition. Kane later wrote Arctic Explorations (1857); Adolphus Washington Greely (1849-1918) commanded the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition from 1881 to 1884.