It's an extraordinary tale of derring-do told in a mesmerising new book via fascinating archive ... led by Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen, who set off from Norway in June 1893 with the aim ...

IN this study of Nansens personality, the author has had access to various private diaries that help to explain Nansens success in all he attempted and at the same time show the apparent ...

We watched guests check out wall charts and browse eco-focused and adventure books in the library ... Besides carrying a fleet of Zodiacs, Fridtjof Nansen also offers kayaks for guest outings.

Nansen's book, published a week ago, may still be called the book of the Spring season. For this reason and, moreover, because it has a lesson for him who is interested in arctic matters ...

One hundred years ago, Fridtjof Nansen – a Norwegian humanitarian, explorer, diplomat and scientist – won the Nobel Peace Prize. In its citation, the selection committee commended Nansen “for his ...

DURING most of his lifetime the whole world has acclaimed Fridtjof Nansen as a man of the first magnitude, and his fame has grown as his years increased. His outstanding figure shines in history ...

The difficult is what takes a little time, the impossible is what takes a little longer. Born in Norway in 1861, Fridtjof Nansen excelled as a scientist, polar explorer, diplomat and humanitarian.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Nansen’s axe-shaped, ice-strengthened hull gives it a P6 polar rating, meaning it can plough through ...