Circumnavigation

Why Cole Brauer decided to sail around the world alone

History & Culture

Why Cole Brauer decided to sail around the world alone

Why Cole Brauer decided to sail around the world alone

Has Amelia Earhart’s plane really been found? 6 things to know

History & Culture

Has Amelia Earhart’s plane really been found? 6 things to know

Has Amelia Earhart’s plane really been found? 6 things to know

This Polynesian canoe is set to voyage 43,000 miles

Travel

This Polynesian canoe is set to voyage 43,000 miles

This Polynesian canoe is set to voyage 43,000 miles

Remembering two icons in the search for Amelia Earhart

History & Culture

Remembering two icons in the search for Amelia Earhart

Remembering two icons in the search for Amelia Earhart

Queen Elizabeth I's favorite pirate was an English hero, but his career has a dark side

History Magazine

Queen Elizabeth I's favorite pirate was an English hero, but his career has a dark side

Queen Elizabeth I's favorite pirate was an English hero, but his career has a dark side

240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.

History Magazine

240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.

240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.

Magellan was first to sail around the world, right? Think again.

Culture

Magellan was first to sail around the world, right? Think again.

Magellan was first to sail around the world, right? Think again.

How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society

Culture
In Praise of Difficult Women

How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society

How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society

Long-Distance Kayaker Freya Hoffmeister

Adventure
Adventurers of the Year

Long-Distance Kayaker Freya Hoffmeister

Long-Distance Kayaker Freya Hoffmeister

Solar Plane Aborts Dangerous 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight

Solar Plane Aborts Dangerous 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight

Solar Plane Aborts Dangerous 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight

Solar Plane Launches on 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight

Solar Plane Launches on 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight

Solar Plane Launches on 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight

Solar Plane Takes Off on Round-the-World Quest

Solar Plane Takes Off on Round-the-World Quest

Solar Plane Takes Off on Round-the-World Quest

Solar Impulse’s U.S. Expedition Begins

Solar Impulse’s U.S. Expedition Begins

Solar Impulse’s U.S. Expedition Begins

Wizard’s Eye Film: Kayaker Tyler Bradt Prepares for 5-Year Circumnaviagtion

Adventure

Wizard’s Eye Film: Kayaker Tyler Bradt Prepares for 5-Year Circumnaviagtion

Wizard’s Eye Film: Kayaker Tyler Bradt Prepares for 5-Year Circumnaviagtion

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