Legendary Explorers and Their Iconic Expeditions
In a time before planes, credit cards, and the internet, travel was often as dangerous as it was exciting. However, for millennia, those with a taste for adventure have surrendered to the human impulse to explore the world, discover new cultures, and pave the way for others. The roll call of great historical travelers includes both the well-known and the should-be-better-known. Here are a select few, each of whom exemplifies the curiosity that propels us to explore today.