World & Nation
American hero Robert E.
Dec. 12, 1989
A yearlong scientific analysis of the photographs and notes brought back by Robert E.
Dec. 11, 1989
Movies
Peary fails to identify the special qualities that earn a film a cult following--as opposed to critical or box-office success.
July 16, 1989
When a researcher interpreting long-closed documents concluded recently that the legendary Robert E.
Jan. 15, 1989
Though controversy still rages as to who actually was the first man to reach the North Pole, most history books maintain that American explorer Robert E.
March 1, 1998
Travel & Experiences
As spring approached in the Arctic, eight adventurers with five dog sleds set off across the frozen sea in search of the elusive point where the view in every direction is south.
March 30, 1986
The waiter served tea for three, requiring a truckload of silver, china cups, saucers, bowls and linen napkins, spread out on an ironed pink tablecloth on a table the size of an on-deck circle.
Oct. 26, 1988
In April of 1909, in raw and cruel climes of 30 below zero, Cmdr.
April 2, 1989
The identities of 2,653 employees and other agency details are found in an online search.
March 12, 2006
In the early 1900s, Dr. Frederick Cook claimed to be the first person to reach the summit of Mt.
Sept. 4, 1994