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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, an entwined narrative of the most adventurous year of all time, when three expeditions simultaneously raced to the top, bottom, and heights of the world. As 1909 dawned, the greatest jewels of exploration—set at the world’s frozen extremes—lay...

Wouldn't you like to take a family vacation to a place you've never been, right now? You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in other countries all over the world is like for other kids! Visit fascinating countries around the world without ever having to leave your home with a kids’ documentary series that teaches an appreciation for both culture and biodiversity by country worldwide.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The “exquisitely researched and deeply engrossing” (The New York Times) true survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly awry—with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless, Antarctic winter “The energy of...

The deepest cave on earth was a prize that had remained unclaimed for centuries, long after every other ultimate discovery had been made: both poles by 1912, Everest in 1958, the Challenger Deep in 1961. In 1969 we even walked on the moon. And yet as late as 2000, the earth’s deepest...

Dive into the epic maritime history of a precarious underdog kingdom that defied its geography to forge a global empire. Perfect for a focused commute or an immersive road trip, this gripping narrative charts a sweeping course from ancient Roman Iberia to the bold Atlantic voyages that forever...

Uncover the hidden desert tombs of Egypt's pharaohs in this gripping exploration of ancient history and archaeology. Transform your commute into an immersive expedition through the sun-scorched cliffs of western Thebes. This captivating narrative reveals how a remote wasteland became the ancient...

Our planet is a living, breathing masterpiece, a world of oceans that shimmer beneath the sun, forests that whisper in the wind, and creatures that share this fragile home with us. Yet today, this masterpiece is under threat. The Earth that once gave us abundance now calls for our protection. Save Our Planet Earth is a call to action, a reminder that every person, no matter how small their voice may seem, has the power to make a difference.

Dive into a narrative history of polar exploration where human ambition battles the unforgiving frozen wastelands. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dramatic saga journeys from ancient mythological maps to the deadly, high-stakes race for the extreme ends of the Earth. Settle in for an...

Experience the ultimate triumph of aerospace history as humanity battles physics to conquer the brutal void of space. Perfect for a gripping commute or an afternoon of deep learning, this awe-inspiring narrative reveals our dangerous obsession with leaving Earth. Witness the fiery collision of...

Brimming with enthralling details and personalities, Toby Lester's The Fourth Part of the World spotlights Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 world map and recounts the epic tale of the mariners and scholars who facilitated this watershed of Western history.