Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to the Arctic captivated the Victorian public with its mysterious disappearance, fruitless rescue missions and gory tales of cannibalism. Now, a set of ...
Editor’s Note: This article was updated with the final sale price and other details following the auction’s conclusion. Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to the Arctic captivated the Victorian ...
One of two British explorer ships that vanished in the Arctic more than 160 years ago has been found, Canada’s prime minister says. Stephen Harper said it was unclear which ship had been found, but ...
Mark Synnott admits in the introduction to his new book that “it is out in the high and wild places in this world that I’ve always felt the closest to whoever it is that I really am.” While not ...
NHMAIN copy 39088015974389 a gift. In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin set out on a voyage to find the North-West Passage - the sea route linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. The ...
In May 1845, one of England’s most storied naval officers, Sir John Franklin, launched an expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. Once thought to be ice-free, the legendary North Pole journey ...
In 1847, Sir John Franklin and a crew of 128 men disappeared while searching for the fabled Northwest Passage. A National Geographic team sought to find evidence of their fate—but the Arctic doesn’t ...
Mark Synnott admits in the introduction to his new book that “it is out in the high and wild places in this world that I’ve always felt the closest to whoever it is that I really am.” While not ...
London, UK (CNN) — Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to the Arctic captivated the Victorian public with its mysterious disappearance, fruitless rescue missions and gory tales of cannibalism. On ...