Tune in to this weeks episode of History From The Back Pages to learn about Lt Nobu Shirase. Nobu led the first Japanese expedition to the South Pole in 1910-1912.

Gaspar and Miguel Corte Real we’re both Portuguese explorers who vanished into thin air during separate voyages near Canada in 1501-1502

Peng Jiamu was a Chinese Biochemist and explorer who vanished into thin air in 1980 in the Lop Nur Desert.

Tune in to this weeks episode to learn about the discovery of Antarctica in 1820. And learn about who was the first to see land .

Admiral Richard Byrd was a Admiral in the Navy. He fought in WWI and WWII and was also the first man to fly over the North Pole In 1926. Tune in to hear about his journey !!!

Lafayette Bunnell was a doctor , solider and explorer during the 19th century. He was the first non native person to discover the Yosemite Valley in 1851. He is also credited with naming Yosemite National Park.

Captain John Phillips was a English Pirate from 1723-1724 who captured over 35 ships during his time as a pirate. His journey was documented by his crew and his notes are still intact today.

Dr. Fossey was a primatologist most known for studying and living with gorillas in Rwanda from the 1960s to 80s.

Listen in to hear about Ludwig Leichhardt an German explorer who mysteriously vanished in Australia in 1848.