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History
How Was Antarctica Formed?
Antarctica as we know it was formed roughly 34 million years ago, when the continent was enveloped by the massive …
Welcome To The Arctic, Home Of Santa Claus Village
One of the most identifiable characters around the world, the man in the big red suit is known by many …
Celebrating Ernest Shackleton, By Gary Lee
A dozen passengers who had travelled on Aurora Expeditions’ In Shackleton’s Footsteps adventure in March 2016, gathered in London on 20 of May for …
Back By Popular Demand – Scottish Historian, Carol Knott
Over the years our Scottish historian, Carol Knott, as entertained our passengers with exciting tales of Scotlands rich and colourful history. …
Arctic Sailing Then And Now: Vikings And You!
Scandinavia is well-known for its Viking history. These ancient people shaped the local area, not just on home soil, but across …
A Brief History Of South Georgia
In the midst of the Atlantic Ocean lies an isolated island, with its mountainous landscape providing a port of call …
Scotland Legends, Myths And Folklore
Humans love to imagine alternative realities where bizarre creatures interact with society. In fact, dig into Scotland’s past and you’ll soon …
The History Of Franz Josef Land
For the world’s northernmost archipelago – sitting around 900km from the North Pole – Franz Josef Land is a long way from any form …
2 Interesting Myths From Alaska’s Indigenous People
Modern Alaska is an official state of the US, despite being separated from the rest of the nation. It is …
