Exploration History

Mitochondrial Eve and Henrietta Lacks HeLa Mothers of Humanity, Earth and Space: Tracing Humanity's Past-and Future-Through the Female Line By Kaiim Daids What if the journey to Mars was written in the DNA of two Black women-one from the dawn of time, the other from a segregated hospital bed in 1951? From ancient migrations to interplanetary missions, this powerful, poetic exploration links Mitochondrial Eve and Henrietta Lacks as bookends of the human story. Science, ethics, race, and future collide in this mind-expanding, heart-awakening narrative. Discover how HeLa cells became our ...

The Origins of Shintoism is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Japan, as well as for those interested in the development and evolution of religions around the world.

In the early 16th century, Spanish adventurers swarmed over the islands of the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Portuguese explorers and merchants pushed into the Indian Ocean and beyond to the Spice Islands of the South Pacific. The names of the leaders of these overseas conquests are well known: Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, Afonso de Albuquerque, and Ferdinand Magellan. This audiobook explores the details of their incredible lives in service of their monarchs and personal wealth.

"Icebound: Operation Highjump and the Untold Story of America's Antarctic Mission" is a gripping non-fiction book that delves into the fascinating and little-known Operation Highjump. Taking place in 1946-1947, this United States Navy Antarctic Developments Program aimed to explore and develop the vast Antarctic region. The book provides a comprehensive account of the mission, shedding light on the people involved and uncovering declassified information. It also explores the intriguing claims made by Admiral Byrd in his private writings about the existence of an underground world and alien ...

La época vikinga para niños: Una guía fascinante sobre los vikingos, sus incursiones y su vida cotidiana. Anglosajones para niños: Una guía fascinante sobre los pueblos de la Inglaterra altomedieval y sus batallas contra los vikingos.

Did you know that Amelia Earhart loved heights so much she built a roller coaster in her backyard? Or that she used to race worms with her sister? Bet you didn’t know that she took photographs of garbage cans to pay for flying lessons! Siblings Paige and Turner do - and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary pilot, from her childhood in the rural Midwest and the spark of her passion for flying to her record-smashing flights and her infamous disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.

Does life exist on Mars? The question has captivated humans for centuries, but today it has taken on new urgency. NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars orbit by the 2030s. SpaceX wants to go by 2024, while Mars One wants to land a permanent settlement there in 2032. As we gear up for missions like these, we have a responsibility to think deeply about what kinds of life may already inhabit the planet - and whether we have the right to invite ourselves in.

Eddie and Julianna are hell-bent on tracking down Vas and making him pay for his crimes. He’s armed and dangerous, and to make matters worse, he’s on the hunt for a devastating weapon that could bring destruction to the Federation and all its people. But as Ghost Squadron grows, so do the dangers on the fringe of Federation space. They still don’t know who is behind all the attacks but no matter what, they’re going to bring this faceless enemy down. Experience this exciting military sci-fi saga and the latest addition to the expanded Kurtherian Gambit Universe.

Sub Culture explores the crucial role of the submarine in modern history, its contribution to scientific progress and maritime exploration, and how it has been portrayed in art, literature, fantasy, and film. Ranging from the American Civil War to the destruction of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, the book examines the submarine's activities in the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and in covert operations and marine exploration to the present day.

From the dramatic discovery of the world’s first analog computer to the incredible secrets uncovered in a sailor’s good luck charm, underwater excavation has revealed historical truths dating back to the beginning of modern civilization. As the exciting field of marine archaeology continues to grow, so do the astonishing discoveries from the ocean floor—with every sunken ship shedding light on moments in time that only the sea remembers. Shipwrecked! is a riveting deep dive into some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks and what they reveal about human history.

Riesige Städte, gewaltige Pyramiden und die berühmten Goldschätze: Das Reich der Azteken gehörte zu den größten Zivilisationen der Weltgeschichte – voller Wunder und voller Grauen. Montezuma, der Gottkönig, herrschte über Millionen und opferte den Göttern das Blut seiner Gefangenen. Doch Montezuma wurde von düsteren Vorahnungen gepeinigt. Und als die fremden Heere aus dem fernen Spanien an der Küste Südamerikas landeten, auf der Jagd nach Gold und Macht, war es für Montezumas Reich der Anfang vom Ende.

The ocean shapes our history. From the birth of humanity, oceans have separated and connected cultures. They have entranced and terrified generations. And they have shaped history in critical ways. Maritime trade. Naval warfare. Ocean exploration. Across the centuries, the ocean became a site for scientific advances and a highway for globalization. The Ocean Blue explores the way seas influence human history, from the ancient world to today.

Christopher Columbus had a dream - to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August 1492. This account talks about the voyage Columbus undertook in his own voice through his journal entries of that year.

The most seminal event of the last millennium might also be its most controversial. As schoolchildren have been taught for over 500 years, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” In October of that year, the Italian Christopher Columbus immortalized himself by landing in the New World and beginning the process of European settlement in the Americas for Spain, bringing the Age of Exploration to a new hemisphere with him.

Without libraries, what have we? We have no past and no future. This book tells for the first time in English the story of the first great universal library in the age of printing - and of the son of Christopher Columbus who created it. This is the scarcely believable - and wholly true - story of Christopher Columbus' bastard son Hernando, who sought to equal and surpass his father's achievements by creating a universal library. His father sailed across the ocean to explore the known boundaries of the world for the glory of God, Spain and himself.

From the world renowned Chris Haughton, the creator of such books as OH NO, GEORGE!, A BIT LOST, and SHHH, WE HAVE A PLAN! The History of Information is a one-of-a-kind audiobook that explores the history of information throughout human history.

It is 1620. We Pilgrims do not agree with the Church of England and decide to sail to America which is known as the New World. Ahead of us is a wooden cargo ship with no sails. We see a wooden mayflower carved and painted on the stern or back of the ship. I wonder what the ship is called?

The Dawn of Civilization: An Exploration of the Greek Empire delves into the roots and evolution of this compelling civilization, charting its rise, zenith, and ultimate demise, while examining the indelible marks it has left on the annals of human history.

Diese Hörbuchsammlung nimmt die Hörer mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise durch die faszinierende Welt der Piraten Ritter und Wikinger. Im ersten Teil begegnet man berüchtigten Piraten wie Klaus Störtebeker und Blackbeard erlebt ihre Raubzüge und gefährlichen Abenteuer auf hoher See. Der zweite Teil erzählt von den glanzvollen Rittern des Mittelalters – von der Ausbildung eines Knappen bis zu legendären Figuren wie Parzival und Jeanne d'Arc. Abschließend entführt der dritte Teil in die Welt der Wikinger die als gefürchtete Krieger Seefahrer und Entdecker die Geschichte prägten.

Kayla Lieberman grew up in the American community of New Brooklyn but has never considered herself American. She is a Martian and proud of it. But when she is recruited into the department of outland security under the auspices of Charlotte Kensett, Kayla is faced with a choice…. Stand with Mars or turn her back on everything she ever knew.