Long before European colonizers sighted the continent, legendary explorer Hui Te Rangiora may have seen Antarctica.

Intended to revolutionize polar travel, the Snow Cruiser became one of history’s most spectacular expedition failures.

A famous Antarctic explorer’s hut is opening its doors to the public in Wellington for the first time, thanks to cutting-edge technology and a dose of Kiwi ingenuity. The Antarctic Heritage ...

A new study reveals a concerning link between climate change and increased volcanic activity, particularly in glaciated ...

Research involving the University of Liverpool has discovered a trend of increasing surface meltwater in East Antarctica. In ...

The initial period of Antarctic exploration was known (rather grandly) as the Heroic Age. This was the time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when iconic explorers like Ernest Shackleton ...

Exploring the Sustainability of Travel to Antarctica. Antarctica, a pristine natural reserve, is known for its breathtaking ...

On her first dedicated scientific voyage to Antarctica in March, the Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina found the area sea-ice ...

As Midwinter Day approaches in Antarctica – the longest and darkest day of the year – those spending the winter on the frozen continent will follow a tradition dating back more than a century to the ...

Intrepid explorer Ethan Guo hopes to raise a million dollars to donate to cancer research. His plans hit an obstacle in Chile ...

There can be few on this island who have never heard of Ernest Shackleton or Tom Crean, but a new Irish award aims to ...

In the so-called “Heroic Age” of Antarctic exploration, from about 1897 to about 1922, expedition leaders prioritized the mental health of the men on their expeditions.