Tag Archives: National Geographic Magazine

On Everest, It Is Always the Wind

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

The man with three dreams: going on expedition with Admiral Byrd, working for National Geographic, and climbing Everest…Listen to an excerpt. It’s climbing season on Mt. Everest, so let’s take a look back at one of the pioneers of that … Continue reading →

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Handyman, Camp Cook…Takes Good Pictures Too

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

An expert lab man and genius at improvising in the field, Richard Hewitt Stewart exemplified many of the qualities associated with National Geographic photographers. During his 42 years on staff, he continually had to produce high-quality images under the most … Continue reading →

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Our History Is Our Strength: A Tribute to Helen Churchill Candee

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Laura Newcomer chronicles the life of Helen Churchill (Hungerford) Candee (10/5/1858 – 8/23/1949), a world traveler, journalist, women’s rights activist, and contributor to National Geographic Magazine. “If I fail to obtain the house of … Continue reading →

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The Recent Earthquake Wave on the Coast of Japan

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Eerily reminiscent of recent headlines, this one is actually from the September 1896 National Geographic Magazine concerning a tsunami that also struck Sanriku and killed over 27,000 people. A story featured on NPR today cites this article with introducing the … Continue reading →

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