Sir John Franklin

View individual artefacts on the deck of the sunken Antarctic ship HMS Endurance

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Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, register here for free. Earth’s icy extremes have long lured explorers with the promise of uncharted territory. The challenges of reaching such unforgiving destinations created excitement in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with expeditions … Read more

DNA analysis sheds light on the gruesome end of the lost North Pole expedition

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Archaeologists have identified the cannibalized remains of a senior officer who died during an ill-fated Arctic expedition in the 19th century, offering insight into the tragic and grisly final days of the lost crew. By … Read more