Shocking real reason Shackleton’s doomed Antarctica expedition ship sank over 110 years ago revealed

EXPERTS have discovered the real reasons Ernest Shackleton’s ship sank on its ill-fated Antarctic expedition in 1915. And it suggests the famed polar explorer may have known the Endurance ship wasn’t up to the job all along. Sign up for Scottish...

Did Shackleton know his polar ship was doomed from the beginning?

Few leaders from history command as much veneration today as Sir Ernest Shackleton. In 1914, the famed explorer set out to cross Antarctica on foot, a feat never before attempted. Before the expedition could begin its overland crossing, his ship,...

Ernest Shackleton knew Endurance was doomed

Ernest Shackleton knew his icebreaker Endurance was doomed before it sank, analysis has revealed. The explorer launched an expedition to cross the breadth of Antarctica in an effort to restore British pride after Norwegian Roald Amundsen reached...

The Independent’s former chief photographer Brian Harris dies

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

New Study Shines Light on the Sinking of Shackleton's 'Endurance'

The Endurance set sail from Plymouth in 1914 with a crew of past and future polar icons aboard. But true fame only found the ship after she sank. In November of 1915, she was crushed by the ice, launching her former passengers into a legendary...

Iconic and unusual things that carry the iconic Plymouth name

Many people would already be aware that several towns and cities bear the name of Plymouth outside of the United Kingdom including places in the United States, New Zealand and the Caribbean. Plymouth has been a vital port city for centuries and...

I went in search of Britain’s cosiest pubs – here are my 20 favourites

As the nights grow longer and people seek refuge from the cold, certain pubs come into their own. An open fire helps, of course, but warmth comes too from a welcoming staff, convivial company and the fabric of the building, the tight corners and...

How to watch Australia vs New Zealand: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview

The Rugby Championship 2025 has entered its final week and there is still plenty on the line for New Zealand and Australia. In what has been one of the most competitive tournaments for years, both sides know that a victory in Perth would give them...

USMC’s Amphibious Assault Vehicle Retired After Over 50 Years Of Service

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Marine Corps recently marked the formal decommissioning of the tracked Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV)...

The Best Bird Photographer Of The Year Photos: 18 Outstanding Winners

Graceful Flight Over Wild Bloom, Gold Winner, 11 years old or younger Sasha Jumanca, Germany - Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 Celebrating bird beauty and diversity around the world, the Bird Photographer of the Year has released the winners...

Got to The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: The Top 100 article

1. White-eyed Parakeet by Sarah Hong Contest: United States and Canada Image Location: Iguaçu National Park, Paraná State, Brazil Camera: Sony Alpha 9 with a Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens; 1/5000 second at f/2.8; ISO 400 Behind the Shot: One...

Trump, Hegseth Host Multimillion-Dollar Meeting Of Top Staff That Could Have Been An Email

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth hosted what seemed like a pep rally for themselves on Tuesday, dragging every top U.S. general and admiral from around the world at a cost of millions to hear the defense secretary attack obesity, beards...

Scots trio reunite 40 years after epic cycling challenge to take on missing link

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Revealed: The scathing nickname diplomats coined for Prince Andrew thanks to his 'childish obsessions'

A royal author has revealed the scathing nickname diplomats gave to Prince Andrew thanks to his questionable behaviour. The nickname was coined during the Duke of York's trips to the Middle East while he was Special Representative for...

All About Right Whale Bay, South Georgia (2025 Guide)

Your guide to Right Whale Bay, a remote paradise on South Georgia’s northern coast famous for its massive colonies of king penguins and seals. Few places can rival the remote, untamed beauty of South Georgia. One of its most breathtaking spots is...

How Sarah Ferguson paid off her debts - and was 'in love' with a famous golfer, according to royal author

In her four decades in the spotlight, Sarah Ferguson has regularly found herself at the centre of controversy. Last week, the Duchess of York faced what could be her most damaging scandal yet after a newly uncovered email from 2011 revealed that...

Book review: Dafydd Elis-Thomas: Nation Builder by Aled Eirug

Dafydd Elis-Thomas: Nation Builder. Published by University of Wales Press Desmond Clifford If Plaid Cymru is in government after next year’s election, Dafydd Elis-Thomas will be among those to whom the party owes a debt of gratitude. Plaid was...

Drag ballet artist’s tale echoes best of Britain

Does a nation have a soul? A vital, immaterial animating force? The prime minister says so and wants a battle for it, while others imagine an ailing spirit blundering around in a purgatory of guilt and uncertainty. A few offer cheerfully humble...

Why Prince Andrew was accused of 'lacking self-awareness' and living on 'Planet Windsor', according to royal author

With the recent publication of Andrew Lownie's searing biography of Prince Andrew, the Duke's reputation has faced further damage as fresh revelations are brought to light. Lownie's 2025 book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,...

Guide To Salisbury Plain South Georgia (2025)

Your guide to Salisbury Plain South Georgia in the remote South Atlantic, home to one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies! If you’re dreaming of a wild, windswept paradise filled with fascinating animals, Salisbury Plain should be on your...