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Main image: A photograph taken in 1872 showing boats moored along Marble Canyon. Inset: A photograph of John Wesley Powell alongside a Native American named Tau-gu. Both photos were taken during Powell's second expedition down the Grand Canyon.
1869: John Wesley Powell – Unveiling the Geologic Majesty of the Grand Canyon

John Wesley Powell's groundbreaking expeditions in the late 19th century illuminated the vast geological history of the Grand Canyon, revealing its intricate layers and making it a central figure in geological studies

An illustration from Jules Verne's 1864 science fiction novel, "A Journey to the Center of the Earth."
1864: Jules Verne – Pioneering Science Fiction Through Geological Wonders

Jules Verne, a 19th-century French author, pioneered the science fiction genre by blending emerging scientific theories with imaginative storytelling, focusing on Earth's geological past and hypothetical subterranean adventures

Top: A painting from 1806 depicting Alexander von Humboldt (standing, left) collecting flora and fauna samples near Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador. Bottom: Humboldt's drawings comparing various ecosystems at different elevations on Chimborazo and Mont Blanc in the Alps.
1845: Alexander von Humboldt – The Father of Environmentalism

Alexander von Humboldt, a polymath explorer, laid the groundwork for modern environmentalism. His extensive fieldwork and holistic approach to studying nature's interconnectedness inspired a new worldview, shaping the environmental movement as we know it today