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[08/17/22 - 09:03 AM]
In All-New Series "Tales from the Explorers Club" Josh Gates Gives Viewers Exclusive Access to the Legendary Club and Historic Expeditions That Changed the World
Each uniquely themed episode will focus on historic Explorers Club members whose daring accomplishments changed the world.

[via press release from Discovery Channel]

IN ALL-NEW SERIES "TALES FROM THE EXPLORERS CLUB" JOSH GATES GIVES VIEWERS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE LEGENDARY CLUB AND HISTORIC EXPEDITIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

All new series hosted by Josh Gates premieres Wednesday, August 31at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel and discovery+

Premiere date: TALES FROM THE EXPLORERS CLUB premieres Wednesday, 8/31 at 9 PM ET/PT, with new episodes airing every following Wednesday at 8PM ET/PT.

Where: Discovery Channel and discovery+

In the all-new series hosted by adventurer Josh Gates, TALES FROM THE EXPLORERS CLUB will take viewers inside the headquarters of the world-famous Explorers Club to relive the epic journeys of adventurers who have pushed the boundaries of human possibility. As a member of this prestigious organization and the host of Discovery's hit travel-adventure series "Expedition Unknown," Gates offers exclusive access to the Club's storied archives, expert staff, incredible artifacts, and even fellow members and explorers. The series will profile the accomplishments of real-life action heroes including Ernest Shackleton, Gertrude Bell, Sir Edmund Hillary, Jim Lovell, and Chuck Yeager among others.

Each uniquely themed episode will focus on historic Explorers Club members whose daring accomplishments changed the world - from Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic first summit of Mt. Everest to a father and son's dangerous mission to explore the world's deepest oceanic trench, Challenger Deep. Viewers will witness the unforgettable journeys of those who dared to push boundaries by being the first to reach the North and South poles, risking their lives to explore outer space, and so much more. Additionally, each episode will highlight one trailblazing recipient of The Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grant and showcase the innovative projects that continue to expand our knowledge of the world around us. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using #TalesFromTheExplorersClub and following Discovery on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Grantees featured throughout TALES FROM THE EXPLORERS CLUB:

· Dr. Nina Lanza is testing new aerial drones and hi-tech bio-sensing equipment on Earth to further help in the exploration of Mars.

· Geophysicist Jamin Greenbaum is studying the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, a mass of ice the size of Florida, to determine what is accelerating the melting process.

· Former astronaut Ed Lu is mapping asteroids in our solar system to help predict and prevent any impending impact with Earth.

· Connor Wood, Ph. D. is navigating California's Sierra Nevada Mountains via snowboard to research and record the mating calls of an endangered species that spends 30 weeks of every year buried under snow: the Yosemite Toad.

· Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza is researching a species of tree in Madagascar that is shrouded in myth. She's trying to determine how animals disperse the seeds of the Baobab tree, often called "the upside-down tree" due to its peculiar shape, to help perpetuate the species.

· Evan Kovacs is a deep sea explorer leading unprecedented interior studies of the HMHS Britannic shipwreck, the larger sister ship to the more famous Titanic. In 1916, the Britannic sank off of Greece in the Aegean Sea and Kovacs is looking to solve the mystery of the ship's demise.

About Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 88.3 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery. With the largest-ever content offering at launch, discovery+ features a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular passion verticals including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com, or find the discovery+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en EspaƱol, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.





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