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"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Apollo 17 astronaut floating in space, gazing at distant galaxies

Background imageExploring Collection: Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813

Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Count Rumiantsev Bay on Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Count Rumiantsev Bay on Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Count Rumiantsev Bay on Esso Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813

View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: The Vessel of Prince Chingodzin, on Which the Russian Messenger Sailed to Shore, 1813

The Vessel of Prince Chingodzin, on Which the Russian Messenger Sailed to Shore, 1813
The Vessel of Prince Chingodzin, on which the Russian Messenger Sailed to Shore, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Papenberkh Island and Rat's Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Papenberkh Island and Rat's Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Papenberkh Island and Rat's Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of the Camoes Grotto in Mr. Drummond's Garden, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

View of the Camoes Grotto in Mr. Drummond's Garden, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
View of the Camoes Grotto in Mr. Drummond's Garden, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Japanese Greeting Rituals, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

Japanese Greeting Rituals, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Japanese Greeting Rituals, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: George Kennan, half-length portrait, facing left, 1865. Creator: Unknown

George Kennan, half-length portrait, facing left, 1865. Creator: Unknown
George Kennan, half-length portrait, facing left, 1865. Printed on recto of photograph: Home Sweet Home. Inscribed on verso: G.K. - 1st trip to Siberia, 19 or 20 years old. Taken in 1865

Background imageExploring Collection: A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813. Creators: Jegor Skotnikoff

A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813. Creators: Jegor Skotnikoff, Ignaz Sebastian Klauber
A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813.. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Ainu, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Ainu, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Ainu, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813

Background imageExploring Collection: Japanese Women on a Stroll, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Japanese Women on a Stroll, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Japanese Women on a Stroll, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Illustration of an Ainu Man From Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Illustration of an Ainu Man From Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Illustration of an Ainu Man From Esso Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Illustration of a Japanese Sentry House, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Illustration of a Japanese Sentry House, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Illustration of a Japanese Sentry House, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Main Chief of the Tatar Settlement on the Northern Shore of Sakhalin Island, 1813

Main Chief of the Tatar Settlement on the Northern Shore of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Main Chief of the Tatar Settlement on the Northern Shore of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Illustration of an Ainu Woman, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Illustration of an Ainu Woman, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Illustration of an Ainu Woman, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Expedition caravan in the Akkem River valley, 1895. Creator: Vasilii Vasilevich Sapozhnikov

Expedition caravan in the Akkem River valley, 1895. Creator: Vasilii Vasilevich Sapozhnikov
Expedition caravan in the Akkem River valley, 1895. From a collection of 60 photos by V.V. Sapozhnikov (1861-1924), a geographer, botanist, ethnographer

Background imageExploring Collection: On the bank of the Katun River near the village of Tavdy, 1895

On the bank of the Katun River near the village of Tavdy, 1895. Creator: Vasilii Vasilevich Sapozhnikov
On the bank of the Katun River near the village of Tavdy, 1895. From a collection of 60 photos by V.V. Sapozhnikov (1861-1924), a geographer, botanist, ethnographer

Background imageExploring Collection: Illustration of a Japanese Sentry Vessel and Fortress, 1813. Creator: Vasilii Osipov

Illustration of a Japanese Sentry Vessel and Fortress, 1813. Creator: Vasilii Osipov
IIllustration of a Japanese Sentry Vessel and Fortress, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky

First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Tomb of Captain Clerc in Petropavlovsk, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky

Tomb of Captain Clerc in Petropavlovsk, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
Tomb of Captain Clerc in Petropavlovsk, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Slimy 'Golovach', 1813. Creator: Pavel Ivanovich Maslovskii. Slimy 'Golovach', 1813

Slimy "Golovach", 1813. Creator: Pavel Ivanovich Maslovskii. Slimy "Golovach", 1813
Slimy "Golovach", 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with... 1813

Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with... 1813
Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with Long Tentacles; F.6. Curly Fringe of a Large Brazilian Cubomedusae; F.7.Warty Sea Medusae; F.8

Background imageExploring Collection: F.1. Japanese 'Golovach'; F.2. Its Head; F.3. From Below, Where Small Nipples on... 1813

F.1. Japanese "Golovach"; F.2. Its Head; F.3. From Below, Where Small Nipples on... 1813
F.1. Japanese "Golovach"; F.2. Its Head; F.3. From Below, Where Small Nipples on Its Gullet Are Visible, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Sao Miguel Settlement in Brazil, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov

View of Sao Miguel Settlement in Brazil, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov
View of Sao Miguel Settlement in Brazil, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Holiday Dance on St. Catherine Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov

Holiday Dance on St. Catherine Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov
Holiday Dance on St. Catherine Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Boca De Tigres Near Macao, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Boca De Tigres Near Macao, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Boca De Tigres Near Macao, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813.. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813.. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of the Seashore Near Port Chichagov, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of the Seashore Near Port Chichagov, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of the Seashore Near Port Chichagov, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813

Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov

A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov

Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: View of Aniva Bay in the Southern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov

View of Aniva Bay in the Southern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
View of Aniva Bay in the Southern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageExploring Collection: The Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1775

The Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1775. Creator: Unknown
The Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1775. This map, showing the known geography of Alaska in the late 18th century

Background imageExploring Collection: Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. Creator: Johannes Vingboons

Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. Creator: Johannes Vingboons
Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. This map from around 1650 shows California as an island. A half-century would pass before Spanish explorers determined with certainty that California was

Background imageExploring Collection: Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province... 1814

Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province... 1814. Creator: Unknown
Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province with All the Neighboring [Territory], Whose Mathematical Measurements were Completed and it Became Fully Known in 1806

Background imageExploring Collection: Carte re´duite des de´couvertes des Russes, entre l'Asie et l'Amerique, (1747?)

Carte re´duite des de´couvertes des Russes, entre l'Asie et l'Amerique, (1747?). This French map of Alaska, Siberia, and the North Pacific, published in 1747

Background imageExploring Collection: View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century

View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Background imageExploring Collection: Unloading gasoline from boats on the Zee River during windy conditions, 1909

Unloading gasoline from boats on the Zee River during windy conditions, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Unloading gasoline from boats on the Zee River during windy conditions, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Background imageExploring Collection: The gig and whaler H.M.S. Gorgon off the high hill of Makanga, in the River Sheri, 1862

The gig and whaler H.M.S. Gorgon off the high hill of Makanga, in the River Sheri, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Visit of H.M.S. Gorgon to the Zambesi River: The gig and whaler H.M.S. Gorgon off the high hill of Makanga, in the River Sheri, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Background imageExploring Collection: The Pioneer with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862

The Pioneer with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Visit of H.M.S. Gorgon to the Zambesi River: The Pioneer passing Mozambala with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Background imageExploring Collection: Measurements of the Zeya River by a survey party, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov

Measurements of the Zeya River by a survey party, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Measurements of the Zeya River by a survey party, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Background imageExploring Collection: The brig Hetty Ellen discharging sections of Dr. Livingstone's new steamer... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The brig Hetty Ellen discharging sections of Dr. Livingstone's new steamer... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Visit of H.M.S. Gorgon to the Zambesi River: The brig Hetty Ellen discharging sections of Dr. Livingstone's new steamer the Lady Nyassa into the Pioneer to take up the Zambesi, 1862

Background imageExploring Collection: The moment of taking measurements of the river depth from a boat, 1909

The moment of taking measurements of the river depth from a boat, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
The moment of taking measurements of the river depth from a boat, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Background imageExploring Collection: The moment of carrying out triangulation measurements under a tower on the river bank, 1909

The moment of carrying out triangulation measurements under a tower on the river bank, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Background imageExploring Collection: The moment of laying the benchmark on the river bank, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov

The moment of laying the benchmark on the river bank, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
The moment of laying the benchmark on the river bank, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Background imageExploring Collection: Winter camp of the survey party on the river bank. 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov

Winter camp of the survey party on the river bank. 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Winter camp of the survey party on the river bank. 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife




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"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Apollo 17 astronaut floating in space, gazing at distant galaxies, reminding us that exploration knows no bounds. A diver and mermaid gracefully exploring the enchanting underwater world, where mysteries unfold with every dive. The Tatler travel number front cover from 1953, capturing the allure of exploration and wanderlust during a bygone era. A black bear cub fearlessly venturing into uncharted territory, embodying the spirit of curiosity and adventure. A 17th-century map of the New World showcasing early explorations that shaped our understanding of geography and cultures. Percy H Fawcett, a British explorer who disappeared while searching for an ancient lost city in South America - his story symbolizes both bravery and mystery. An artwork portraying Curiosity rover's tireless exploration on Mars, expanding human knowledge about our neighboring planet. Antarctic exploration route maps revealing brave expeditions through treacherous icy landscapes to unlock Earth's last untouched frontier. Canoeing on Louse River within Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers serenity amidst nature's beauty as you explore hidden waterways. A climber conquering Raven Wall on Bosigran cliffs near St. , pushing boundaries to reach new heights in extreme rock climbing routes. A mesmerizing 16th-century world map depicting early attempts to understand our vast planet and its diverse wonders. Illuminated tents at Plaza de Mulas base camp in Aconcagua (6962m), South America's highest peak.