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UNEXPLAINED AND UNEXPLORED: Investigating the Legend of California's Gold-Laden Ghost Ship
International mysteries, vintage maps, hidden treasure… Explorers Justin and Emiliano are on the case.
How to Build the 7 Different Campfires You'll Need This Summer
Learn how to master the flame with one of these fires.
An Advanced Civilization Could Have Ruled Earth Millions of Years Ago, Says the Silurian Hypothesis
Can we detect evidence of a prior advanced civilization?
Everything You Need to Know About Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Rio de Janeiro is a really big deal. Brazil’s most famous festival - or ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ as its organizers call it, attracts millions of people from all over the world to dance, enjoy music and party for days.
There's a Secret Room Behind Mount Rushmore Meant for Future Civilizations
This hidden room within the mountain was designed for the future.
Three New Species of Snakes Discovered in Graveyards and Churches in Ecuador
A team of scientists led by Alejandro Arteaga, grantee of The Explorers Club Discovery Expeditions and researcher at Khamai Foundation, discovered three new cryptozoic (living underground) snakes dwelling under graveyards and churches in remote towns in the Andes region of Ecuador.
The Hunt for Outlaw Jesse James’ Treasure
For decades, a story had circulated amongst locals in the Ozarks that Jesse James and his gang had hidden treasure from a bank robbery they’d carried out in 1874.
The Wine from Greek Myth is Making a Comeback
According to legend, desperate Tanit wanted to attract Apollo, one the most admired and respected gods. Following the advice of Venus, the Goddess of Love, Tanit served Apollo a glass of wine made from the vines of Pantelleria. The rest is history…. or myth!
Breaking New Ground with Paleontologist from Mongolia
Meet Bolortsetseg (Bolor) Minjin, a Mongolian paleontologist and Explorers Club Fellow who played a pivotal role in stopping the sale of a fossil skeleton of the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus bataar, illegally collected from Mongolia. Bolor has also helped coordinate the return of over 30 other stolen dinosaurs to Mongolia.
Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is a Natural Wonderland
Wild beaches, snow-capped mountains, dense woods, and lush rainforests can be found across America. But did you know that they can all be found within Washington’s Olympic National Park?
This World-Famous Chicago Skyscraper Can Sway Up to 3 Feet in the Wind
Constructing this tower was a major feat of engineering.
Neuschwanstein Castle Is A Disney Inspiration Designed By A Mad King
This castle is a real-life fairytale oasis.
You Can Hike to a 1950s Plane Wreck in Alaska's Talkeetna Mountains
A US Airforce bomber crashed in the mountains of Alaska during a training mission. Today, adventurous hikers can make the climb to bomber glacier to see what remains of the fuselage.
Female Firsts: Meet World-Renowned Photographer Carol Beckwith
In honor of Women's History Month, celebrate the achievements of women around the globe and throughout history with us. From the pages of The Explorers Journal, we're spotlighting four women who broke boundaries in exploration, research, and science. This week, meet the world-renowned photographer, Carol Beckwith.
In this Mars-Like Landscape, You Can See Both Hemispheres At Once
There’s a rarely-visited, dusty corner of the world where something magical happens. The place, which looks like Mars with its red rock landscape, is the Tatacoa Desert, in Colombia.