It is often said that all that can be discovered has been discovered, and that seems increasingly true in our constantly shrinking world. But journeys of discovery can take many forms, be they the more obvious exploration of new lands or the more spiritual and compelling expeditions to the heart and soul of your own being, and at no point are such voyages ever easy or without risk. Indeed, many lose their lives to dream of the unknown and many more brave lives will be lost to the promise of the intriguing abyss.
So here, without further pontification, are some explorers who gave up their lives in pursuit of discovery: