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MQUP author Douglas Hunter delves into the subject of his latest book, Beardmore: The Viking Hoax That Rewrote History. The book offers an unparalleled view inside a major museum scandal to show how power can be exercised across professional networks and hamper efforts to arrive at the truth. Hunter holds a PhD … Read More >

In light of the exciting news this week of the discovery of the HMS Terror, we thought we would put together a reading list for Franklin enthusiasts, as well as for those looking to learn more about this famous expedition and the mystery surrounding its disappearance. The reading list is quite varied and includes two brand … Read More >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MONTREAL – 12 SEPTEMBER 2016

Sir John Franklin’s long-lost ship, the HMS Terror, has been found in pristine condition at the bottom of of Terror Bay, King William Island, in the Arctic. On Sunday, a team from the charitable Arctic Research Foundation manoeuvred a small, remotely operated vehicle through an open … Read More >

Russell Potter’s new release Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search was recently reviewed by Publishers Weekly.

Here is an excerpt from the review:

“With ambitious scope and profound depth, Potter (Arctic Spectacles) deftly demonstrates that truth can indeed be stranger and more fascinating than fiction. The book chronicles the ill-fated attempt … Read More >

A huge congratulations goes out to David C. Woodman, author of Unravelling the Franklin Mystery, who is one of 220 recipients of the Erebus Medal.

This special and well-deserved honour, announced this week by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, commemorates and recognizes those who contributed to the find of one of the lost ships of the British … Read More >

After more than 150 years of search efforts, Prime Minister Harper announced today that a lost ship from the mysterious Franklin expedition has been discovered. Using Parks Canada’s newly acquired underwater vehicle, the searchers picked up sonar images of a shipwreck which they believe to be either HMS Erebus or HMS Terror.

The two ships of the Franklin expedition disappeared … Read More >

Wednesday, April 2nd
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Toronto Reference Library (map)

The editors and some contributors to Before Ontario: The Archaeology of a Province are participating in a fascinating panel discussion next week at the Toronto Reference Library.

Heritage Toronto presents an exploration of the latest archaeological insights into the lives of Indigenous peoples in Southern … Read More >

The following excerpt is from Neal Ferris’ “Place, Space, and Dwelling in the Late Woodland” in Before Ontario: The Archaeology of a Province, edited by Marit K. Munson and Susan M. Jamieson.

Take a moment to notice your surroundings as you read this chapter. Perhaps you are in a chair inside your heated home during a cold winter’s … Read More >