Death is not that rare in Antarctica. Sure, it is not frequent given how many people reside there only. For the lack of mankind on this continent, surprisingly many deaths seem to occur. Many explorers perished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in their quests to reach the South Pole, and potentially hundreds…
Ancient prehistoric animals. Beautiful old lush forests. Extraterrestrial possibly and ancient technologies. According to the theory of “hollow earth”, it can be found when entering earth through entrances such as the one claimed to be in Antarctica. Hollow earth theory and Antarctica is widespread these days. Scientists once took claims like this seriously, according to…
Why are so many Antarctic expeditions doomed? There is something about this most southern continent. There are also many Antarctica stories about people losing their minds down there. What is it about this place? Explorers arriving in Antarctica often experienced a detonation of their mental state. This from witness accounts would occur quickly. People would…
Google Earth images of Antarctica have revealed what looks like pyramids – prompting conspiracy theorists to suggest they were created by anything from lost civilizations to aliens. Three pyramids have been found, with two of them 10 miles inland and the third near the coastline. They have four sides, prompting comparisons to the Egyptian pyramids…
A dome structure was captured in satellite images on Google Earth in Antarctica. Strange Google Earth images appear to show a giant “dome” structure wedged in the ice. After all, it would be a great location. Antarctica is an extremely difficult place to travel. Mobility there does not exist. A dangerous and unforgiving place. Antarctica…
Deep Lake in Antarctica is an inland lake in the eastern part that has fascinated scientists and people for years. The lake is over 180 feet below sea level, with water salinity increasing as it gets deeper. It’s salty waters are comparable to the Dead Sea and are ten times saltier than the ocean. This…
This mission was a massive exploration to Antarctica in 1947. It had classified elements, which led to downed planes, people dying, and a full retreat from Antarctica.
On 17 December 1938, the New Swabia Expedition left Hamburg for Antarctica aboard MS Schwabenland. The secret expedition had 33 members plus Schwabenland’s crew of 24.
Find out about The Antarctic Treaty that was signed in December 1959 by about a dozen countries that at that time were already conducting research in Antarctica.