Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Polar Medal was awarded to Ernest Shackleton for saving his stranded crew in extreme conditions Ernest Shackleton’s ...

A lot is happening in Antarctica right now with two big expeditions underway. And they both have a connection to famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The first is being conducted by a group of ...

The wreck of the ship used for Sir Ernest Shackleton's final Antarctic expedition has been located by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) off the coast of Labrador. The Quest, aboard which ...

Over a century after it sank to the depths of the Weddell Sea off the coast of Antarctica, the lost ship of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton, has been found. In 1915 the Endurance was trapped by ...

The National Geographic movie 'Endurance' brings Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition to life using colorized footage and cutting edge techniques, blending historical and modern narratives ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A century ago, the era of ‘heroic’ Antarctic endeavours came to an end as the Quest expedition made its way home. While it is sometimes overlooked, the mission’s centenary has inspired a drive to ...

Situated on the remote Ross Island, at Cape Royds in Antarctica, is a perfectly preserved piece of history, accessible to a select few brave enough to attempt the perilous journey; the legendary ...

A black and white film negative of Shackleton’s expedition to the Antarctic winter flashlight scene in the Weddell Sea, showing Endurance stuck fast. Credit: Library of Congress There are few stories ...