The quest to discover the unchartered globe began in earnest In the 1500s. In this episode of Sotheby’s Stories, discover how European explorers took to the seas founding new lands and new species, revealing the true shape of the world. Curated by global explorer Jean-Paul Morin, this unique collection of century-old treasures takes us back to when the world and its inhabitants were being revealed for the first time. Offered in Sotheby’s upcoming auction Jamais Perdu en Mer (Paris | 14 October 2020).
Tag Archives: Exploration
Travel & Exploration: “The Cradle of Humankind” In South Africa (Video)
National Geographic Explorer Lee Berger visits the Cradle of Humankind region in South Africa and shows us what makes this area so spectacular. Partner Content for South Africa Tourism.
Travel & Exploration: The “Changing Glaciers Of Iceland” (NatGeo Video)
National Geographic Explorer M Jackson is fascinated by glaciers. That fascination takes her to Iceland where she tromps through ever-shifting ice tunnels and leads local students to see their country’s largest and most endangered glacier. The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.