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The mystery surrounding the death of a Swiss

Ewiges Eis: Eine Gletscherspalte und ihre tragischen Folgen
Ewiges Eis: Eine Gletscherspalte und ihre tragischen Folgen Source: Flickr

An Australian expedition recently freed one of the famous Mawson huts in Antarctica from decades of built-up snow and ice. In doing so, the scientists discovered some fascinating artefacts and clues. Among them, priceless souvenirs and hints regarding the tragic death of Swiss adventurer Xavier Mertz in 1913.


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By Barbara Barkhausen

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An Australian expedition recently freed one of the famous Mawson huts in Antarctica from decades of built-up snow and ice. In doing so, the scientists discovered some fascinating artefacts and clues. Among them, priceless souvenirs and hints regarding the tragic death of Swiss adventurer Xavier Mertz in 1913.



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