Recognize your unique talents and then use them to discover the world.
-Terrie Williams-

For centuries, women explorers have opened the door to our collective understanding of the world. Through books, photographs, paintings, film, monographs and even poetry they have contributed greatly to the sciences, arts and humanities, yet there exists no central source to learn about their history.

The WWQ Exploration Archive is intended to be that central source. It is a continuously expanding library of archival documents and reference materials, recording the lives and accomplishments of explorers, past and present. Search by name, date or area of exploration and begin your journey.

Click right to add an explorer who has inspired you and help our Archive grow.

Location Central America Atlantic Ocean North America Arctic West Indies Pacific Ocean Asia World Outer Space Antarctic Australasia Africa Indian Ocean Europe South America	Region of Research Sea Air and Space Land Humanity	Activity Period 2001- current 1951-2000 1901-1950 1851-1900 1801-1850 1751-1800 1701-1750 1601-1700 1501-1600 1001 C.E. - 1500 C.E. 0 A.D. - 1000 C.E. *1500 B.C. - 0 C.E.
to search by period of activity, click on the corresponding line segment below: timeline graphic linked