The Explorers Club-Texas Chapter

The Texas Chapter is thrilled to welcome maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound, who led the team credited with rediscovering Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, for a special Texas tour. Join us as Mensun shares insights from the historic discovery and connects with fellow explorers at exciting events in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. See below for details and to grab your tickets!

HOUSTON
Oct 23
10:00am: Live Interview on Houston Matters: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/shows/houston-matters/
6:00pm: Presentation at Texas A&M Maritime Academy
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mensun-bound-at-the-texas-aandm-maritime-academy-in-galveston

Oct 24
6:30pm: Presentation, reception, and book signing at Houston Museum of Natural Science https://hmns.prospect2.com/index.php?action=social&chash=1dba5eed8838571e1c80af145184e515.2332&s=1d2d13513e553a9488590ace8821d327

AUSTIN
Oct 26
10:00am: Private tour of Texas State Capitol with Mensun Bound (limit 10)*
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tour-the-texas-state-capitol-and-cupola-with-mensun-bound
Oct 27
10:00am: Horseback Trail Ride with Mensun Bound (limit 10)*
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/horseback-trail-ride-with-mensun-bound
Oct 28
~7:15am: Television interview with FOX-7 Austin
TBA: Presentation & Dinner

DALLAS
Oct 30
5:30pm: EarthX Salon & Cocktail at the estate of Trammell S. Crow* https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/earthx-salon-and-cocktail-at-trammell-s-crow-estate
Oct 31
1:30pm: Presentation at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science (Tickets TBA)
6:00pm: Explorers Club Dinner at Crow Library (Tickets TBA)*

*Restricted to Members & Friends of The Explorers Club

September First Thirstdays!
Drop on by for a drink with fellow explorers in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or Port Neches:

📍 DALLAS
Rodeo Goat, Design District, hosted by Randy Martin
6:00-8:00pm
1926 Market Center Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207

📍 HOUSTON
Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88, hosted by Alice Berry and Don Hartsell
5:30-8:00pm
1435 Beall St
Houston, TX 77008

📍 AUSTIN
Draught House, hosted by West Hansen
4:00-6:00pm
4112 Medical Pkwy
Austin, TX 78756

📍 PORT NECHES
The Neches River Wheelhouse, hosted by Barbara Edington
4:00-6:00pm
720 Lee Avenue
Port Neches, Texas 77651

https://www.chron.com/life/wildlife/article/big-bend-weapons-20246556.php?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a8ac77124e18600010555b6&fbclid=IwZnRzaAT4Hh5wZG9mBWZkaWQWUNAafz7KMaJvenn9y5WwRJNacJ9jFGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Cu-s-FcLWOrzMh6HFird2n_mVuY71xdgogY9B3Y_qCL-MvGgqzmLr_QiH8A_aem_TvSfN5cl6wy1e4VSIC81xQ

'Monumental' collection of ancient weapons found in Big Bend The finding could have 'profound implications,' experts said.

Bill Steele: Extreme Explorations of the World's Deepest and Longest Caves. Podcast Episode · Wh***ey and a Map: True Stories of Adventure. · July 2 · 1h 12m

Join us this evening, August 16, from 6:00–8:00pm CST for our Zoom Speakeasy!

We’ll discuss TECMD, Mensun Bound’s visit to Texas, upcoming events in Louisiana, and happenings across the Club.

https://zoom.us/j/91315720487?pwd=ms7QBSMWH97owDRcdd7eKBfw0jusjO.1

A Roman-era shipwreck has been identified off Sicily, and hundreds of ancient amphorae are still scattered across the seabed.

The wreck lies around 46 metres (151 feet) deep, approximately three miles off Mazara del Vallo, and has been provisionally dated to between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC.

Italian authorities are now documenting and investigating the site, which could provide a remarkable insight into Mediterranean trade more than 2,000 years ago.
This is the kind of underwater archaeology that reminds us just how much history is still waiting beneath the surface.

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