This story originally appeared on Mental Floss. Anglo-Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton made four expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century, failing in many of his objectives but becoming ...

Growing up in the Falkland Islands, maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound was enamored with tales of adventure and stories of the sea. He was particularly taken with the saga of Ernest Shackleton, the ...

Burberry helmet worn by Sir Ernest Shackleton, Inscription reads:- 'To Frank Thornton: I give this helmet though it is not of any use in his combat in 'When Knights were bold' it may be liked as it ...

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The Endurance shipwreck spent 107 years submerged in Antarctic waters before being rediscovered and later scanned in 3D. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...