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This Week in Geographic History, December 12 – 18

Here’s an advance look at some of the “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events coming up this week.  For each date, we’ve matched it with a map or visual, background information, and a classroom activity so you can plan ahead. Tuesday, December 13 TDIGH: George W. Bush Claims U.S. Presidency Despite Al Gore winning the popular vote and the recount in Florida being unfinished, … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, December 12 – 18

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#tbt: How A Special Compass Helped Richard Byrd Explore the Poles

By Alyson Foster Content & Collections Specialist, National Geographic Library Welcome to #tbt—ThrowBack Thursday! Today we’re getting geographic (and National Geographic) with a blast from the polar past. Say you’re a sailor or a pilot and you want to get to the North or South Pole. How do you find your way there without getting lost? For those of us living in an age of … Continue reading #tbt: How A Special Compass Helped Richard Byrd Explore the Poles

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Explorers Begin Long Walk to the South Pole

GEOGRAPHY A two-man team has embarked on a 2,900-kilometer (1,800-mile) walk across Antarctica to retrace the steps of British explorer Robert Falcon Scott. It’s the longest unsupported polar journey in history. (CNN, watch the video below!) Use our resources to plot their course, or chart your own! Discussion Ideas British explorers Ben Saunders and Tarka L’Herpiniere are retracing the ill-fated journey of legendary British explorer … Continue reading Explorers Begin Long Walk to the South Pole

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