Climbing Mount Vinson in Antarctica, part of the world's Seven Summits, is a goal for the most intrepid adventurer.

Most people can point to the seven continents on a map, but the actual reality of these massive landmasses is […] ...

History teachers love making everything sound clean and simple. "This happened, then that happened, everyone learned a lesson ...

Explorer Max Worsley will walk in the footsteps of his father Lieutenant Colonel Henry Worsley MBE, who died attempting the ...

Do you know which continent is permanently covered with snow? Explore why Antarctica holds this distinction, along with its location, climate, ice coverage, importance and interesting facts in this ...

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Discover the secrets of Antarctica: from ancient ecosystems to its unique landscapes and stunning natural phenomena.

Vicki Koterba of Moorhead is on a 13-day Antarctic adventure, seeing icebergs, penguins, seals and whales on a trip she’s ...

Scientists have unveiled the most comprehensive map yet of the hidden landscape beneath Antarctica's colossal ice sheet, revealing a vibrant topography of mountains, canyons, valleys, and plains, ...

The ice that now covers West Antarctica was not there 3.6 million years ago, after a massive collapse of the ice sheet during a warming period. Anna Ruth Halberstadt, CC BY-NC-ND Christine Siddoway, ...

The continent’s ice is melting and raising sea levels worldwide. Our journalists will be sending regular dispatches as they head there with scientists trying to ...