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The Conquering of the Frozen Continent: Hillary, Fuchs, and the Crossing of Antarctica

Sir Edmund Hillary made his mark on Antarctic history when, on 3 January 1958, he reached the South Pole, leading a team as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1955-58, becoming the third team in history to do so.

Operation Tabarin: The top secret mission that helped to preserve Antarctica

Operation Tabarin had the primary goal of establishing a British presence in Antarctica, denying safe harbors to enemy vessels, and countering interest in the region by other nations.

The Antarctic Treaty: a testament to the cooperation of humankind

The Antarctic Treaty was designed to ensure that Antarctica remains a region dedicated to peace, scientific research, and international cooperation.

Hubert Wilkins: A Life of Adventure, Daring, and Polar Exploits

The amazing life of Sir George "Hubert" Wilkins, polar explorer and aviator.

You can visit Antarctica, and here's how!

Antarctica is a land of adventure and exploration, only formally discovered in 1820.

The legend of the Kraken and the discovery of the colossal squid of Antarctica

The colossal squid is a prime representation of what may yet be awaiting discovery in the remote frigid depths of the Antarctic.

What to do, see and experience in Greenland

There are so many things to do in Greenland and fantastic, awe-inspiring places to see in Greenland.

Why spending Christmas in Antarctica is a no-brainer

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning, glancing out of your porthole, and seeing penguins frolicking on shore or a whale breaching.

Purple Saxifrage: A jewel of the Arctic

Hardy, resilient, and beautiful, this small but vital plant thrives in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

Reconnecting with an ancient world: Long hikes in Scoresby Sund

Our long hikes connect guests with nature in ways they hadn't before thought possible.

The how, why, and when of visiting Greenland

We're sharing some of our insights, top tips, and must-do's for a trip to Greenland.

The tragic tale of Franklin's lost expedition

Perhaps one of the most well-known and tragic polar expeditions to have pursued the Northwest Passage was led by Sir John Franklin, a British sailor, Royal Navy officer, and explorer.

Martin Frobisher's polar quest for golden glory

One of the earliest Europeans to explore the Canadian Arctic was Martin Frobisher, a swashbuckling English privateer serving the English crown.

Set sail to see the southern lights in 2025: A voyage into discovery and a profound galactic experience

A more profound Antarctica experience and connection with the universe

A guide to some of our best Antarctica tours

Some focus more on wildlife, others on the remote, dramatic landscapes of the South and exciting not-to-be-missed Antarctic activities.

Espionage beneath the ice: Operation Sunshine - the Arctic exploits of USS Nautilus

In August 1958, below the solid sea ice of the North Pole and beyond the reach of watchful Soviet stations, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine passed silently through the icy pitch-darkness. The polar region of the North had been conquered from below and had become another stage of the Cold War.