These people achieved incredible feats of human endurance and bravery. Here are 10 key figures in the history of polar exploration. 1. Erik the Red (950-1003) Born in Rogaland, Norway, in 950 AD, Erik the Red (red for the colour of his hair and beard) was an explorer. Erik’s father was exiled from Norway when Erik was 10. More @Wikipedia
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