18.04.2002

Cancer claims explorer Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl was an extraordinary man. I remember reading his fascinating books about the seafaring expeditions he undertook.
Not always in accordance with science, neither in theory nor practice, but always exciting.

Even though I often disagreed with him, especially about his latest works, he got people curious about anthropology and history. And he could tell a story...

UPDATE: Obituary from The Independent.

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