The Ancient Mariners: A Journey Across the Pacific with the First Blue Water Sailors

The Ancient Mariners: A Journey Across the Pacific with the First Blue Water Sailors

For millennia, the vast Pacific Ocean was a daunting, unexplored expanse that defied human conquest. It took a special kind of courage, ingenuity and skill to cross this seemingly endless sea, and the first men to do so were the Austronesians and Polynesians. These intrepid sailors began their journey more than 5,000 years ago, in … Read more

Tenere: From Desert Warriors to Modern Expeditions in the Sahara’s Remotest Corner

Tenere: From Desert Warriors to Modern Expeditions in the Sahara’s Remotest Corner

Introduction The Tenere is a vast desert located in the heart of the Sahara, known as the “land of fear.” This region is one of the most remote and inhospitable areas on Earth, covering more than 400,000 square miles. Its name derives from the Tuareg word “tenere,” which means “nothing,” reflecting the harsh and arid … Read more