The Antarctic continent, the last great wilderness on Earth, has captivated humanity for centuries. Shrouded in mystery and locked beneath impenetrable layers of ice, this desolate land has inspired explorers, scientists, and dreamers to push the boundaries of possibility. What explorers would have once considered to be magic, humanity was able to craft through innovation and a relentless quest to unveil the unknown.
Click through this gallery to see how Antarctica has been mapped and charted across centuries, all the way up to new revelations in 2026.