Interviews: Mapping the Human Race's Journey April 13, 2005 • The National Geographic Society, in partnership with IBM, launches the "Genographic Project." More than 100,000 DNA samples, collected over five years, will trace the origin and movement of humans. Interviews: Mapping the Human Race's Journey Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4597357/4597362" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sahara Trek December 20, 2002 • Nearly a century ago, explorer Hanns Vischer undertook a grueling 1,500-mile journey by camel across the Sahara desert. He later said that he entered the desert like a fool, and left it nearly crushed. A modern-day explorer has recreated his trek. Sahara Trek Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/885605/885606" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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On the Road in China: The New Silk Road August 6, 2004 • Rickety vehicles ply Route 312, which parallels the old Silk Road, carrying traders who deal in cell phones rather than silk and spices. NPR's Rob Gifford continues his 3,000-mile journey across China with a bus ride through the Gobi Desert. On the Road in China: The New Silk Road Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3822414/3822702" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Icelanders Make a Viking Voyage September 2, 2000 • A crew of Icelanders sail across the ocean from their home to America 1,000 years after their Viking ancestors made the same voyage. Their vessel, the Icelander, is a replica Viking warship built to an ancient design by the ship's captain. Icelanders Make a Viking Voyage Audio will be available later today.