These are the current research projects at the The Kon-Tiki Museum Institute For Pacific Archaeology And Cultural History: Easter Island - Tucume, Peru - Christmas Island, The Maldives, Pulemelei, Samoa and the Oceania project. As the famous Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl they like to explore the world with great curiosity and open eyes.

Polar explorers were flown off the ice yesterday 31 March (2005) due to continued dispute between competing logistics companies which operate in the North Pole region. Despite the disappointment because they have to give the expedition, these two women show their great guts and positive attitude. Now they look forward to continue their educational work for children all over the world.

Due to a conflict between the Frence tour operator (logistic supplier) Cerpolex and local forces in Russia, these two brave women had to give up. After 19 hard days their great arctic adventure was over.....

Now a days Liv Arnesen and Ann Bancroft make an attempt crossing of the mostly frozen Arctic Ocean. The distance is approximate 1,240-mile (1,996 km). The expeditions` name is Arctic Ocean 2005. Together these women will make history again.

Recent finds from excavations indicate that cosmetic has been used in Persia, Iran, for over 6000 years ago, and that both men and women used it to improve their look. A source indicates also that the Persian King Darius, one of the most powerful rulers in the ancient time, used black eyeliners.

Perhaps we can get some good beauty tips by studying how they used makeup in the past?

The famous Norwegian travel operator Hvitserk has plans for arranging the first commercial "charter tour" from Norway to the South Pole next year.

To join this expedition it will cost you a lot of money. So far 10 persons have showed their interest: seven Norwegians, one German, one Austrian, and one British living in Norway, from 23 to nearly 60 year.

Britain's Pioneer TV is making an hour documentary on Flight 19 and the Bermuda Triangle for National Geographic's Explorer. The documentary, directed by Simon Ludgate, will feature the famous researcher and author Gian J. Quasar.

The Norwegian didn't make it to the top on his attempt Sunday 10 October, but anyway it was a fantastic attempt. He tried to make it on his own.

The Norwegian expedition is called "Shishapangma Ekspedisjonen 2004". One from the team, Mikjel Thorsrud (22) is now attempting to reach the summit on his own as his team members are packing up camp.

There are now only 4 French and two Norwegian tents left in Camp 1.

"I am so eager as a dog", Mikjel says, ready for his second and last attempt.....

This is the golden rule, but it`s dependent on several other things. Experts from the website MountEverest.net (Xexplorersweb) give here their best advice how to survive climbing the world`s highest mountain, Mount Everest.

The Norwegian Viking Tormod Granheim succeeded in his attemp today to ski down Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world. He is part of a small scandinavian team call the Tibet Bergans Big mountain Expedition including skier Tomas Olsson, photographer Jonas Tufveson and cinematographer Peter Frick. Three other Norwegians are ready to do the same venture tomorrow.

A group prepares a new Kon-Tiki expedition called the Tangaroa Expedition. Five Norwegians, one Swede and a parrot are ready for the big venture. They plan to set off again from Peru next year in a copy of Thor Heyerdahl's raft Kon-Tiki.

This article continues from part 1: Finds from archaeological excavations of 11000 years old dwellings in Norway give unique insight in how people lived in the past. What are the finds, and what new have these finds brought to the Norwegian history?

On Aukra outside Molde in the western part of Norway lived the first Norwegians. It has been located more than 60 cultural heritage sites in the area. Finds from archaeological excavations of 11000 years old dwellings, give unique insight in how people lived in the past.

The historic Space Launch Attempt is scheduled for Monday 21 June. Is this the beginning of a new era in the tourist industry? This event could be the breakthrough that will enable space access for future generations, especially for rich travel explorers and adventure travellers. Paul G. Allen and Burt Rutan announce plans for the first non-government, privately funded manned space flight.