The Franklin Expedition One of the most disastrous Arctic voyages of all time The Franklin expedition was one of the many attempts to find a route across what has come to be known as the Northwest Passage. During the 1800s, the power of nations depended on wealth, and...
How hard would it be to survive in prehistoric Britain There are many times throughout history when staying alive would have been a challenge, but nothing seems to come close to the daily horror of what would have awaited anyone trying to settle the mysterious lands...
The 5 tastiest foods you can forage in the UK There are thousands of species of plants in the wild that are safe to eat, and many of the common ones can usually be found within a few minutes walk from your own home, but for the truly good stuff, you have to know where...
3 Ancient lands that no longer exist During the early stages of human history, the earth was a very different place, both in layout and climate. The frozen continent of Antarctica was once a land covered with trees and animals, and everything above Scotland was...
3 of the most disastrous voyages in the arctic From the 1700s onwards, the Arctic has been one of the most profitable places for ships to venture, and for many years was explored to find an alternative shipping route from Europe to the west coast of North America. The...