Antarctica is the coolest place on Earth, literally. This icy continent stands out as one of the most unique and mysterious places on the planet, being that most people have never been there before.

With no full-time residents, extreme weather conditions and huge skyscraper-like icebergs, Antarctica is probably the most fascinating continent on earth – and that’s before you even see all the ...

Antarctica is about the size of the United States and Mexico combined, yet no one owns it. But that doesn’t mean it’s free for the taking. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty forbids claiming land there, but 7 ...

How much do you really know about the coldest place in the world? Expand your knowledge of Antarctica with these surprising facts.

The Mount Vinson, part of the Vinson Massif in the Ellsworth Mountains, is the Antarctica's highest peak, standing at about 4,892 meters.

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Antarctica has a wild, rich, and relatively recent history. Learning about it beforehand will not only entertain you, but enhance and improve your trip. Going to Antarctica? Amazing. It’s the trip of ...

Roughly 430,000 years ago, an incandescent ball of hot gas came barreling out of the sky and slammed into Antarctica — and now, scientists have found tiny bits of debris formed by that impact. The ...

Strong winds and unusual ocean currents helped paint a breathtaking icescape on the surface of the ocean near Antarctica, and the rare phenomenon was recently captured in a stunning satellite image.

I have no fear . . . I have no dread. Of that marked day that lies ahead. My flesh will turn to ash and clay ... The captain recited a morbid poem over the loudspeaker — then told us to put away all ...

Not long after the dinosaurs went extinct, a new breed of giants rose: Monster birds with wingspans that stretched up to 21 feet (6.4 meters) long, about the length of a U-Haul truck. These enormous ...