History Magazine
100 Years Ago Shackleton's Men Were Rescued From the Ice
Yesterday marked an auspicious day in the annals of exploration. It was exactly 100 years to the day since Ernest Shackleton's men were rescued from the ice in the Antarctic after ... Read more
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The First (Faux) Shock Felt ’round the World
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