The Mystery of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine: Did They Really Reach Everest’s Summit First?
Introduction Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, has long been a symbol of human ambition and endurance. The mountain’s perilous conditions—ranging from deadly avalanches to the severe effects of high-altitude hypoxia—have claimed the lives of many climbers over the years. Among the most enduring mysteries in mountaineering history is the question of whether British mountaineers…
