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🌍 Explore the Stories of Humanity — Across Time and Space 🎬 No ads. No fluff. Just powerful films exploring history, culture, heritage, and archaeology from around the world. Start streaming today at heritagetac.org
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 19
A joint expedition to Nikumaroro Island determined that the underwater anomaly known as the Taraia Object is not conclusive evidence of Amelia Earhart’s aircraft. Get the latest update. 👇 purdue.university/4ioCpHH
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In the latest episode of “Unveiling the Taraia Object,” hear from team members as they face severe weather conditions, forcing them to remain on the ship for 3 days. See how they used that time to refine their fieldwork plan. Watch the full episode: HeritageTAC.org
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 17
After several days of rough seas and strong winds, the weather has finally cleared, and the expedition team is heading back to the lagoon on Nikumaroro to continue investigating the Taraia Object. ⬇️ amelia.prf.org
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🌬️🌊 Severe weather continues to prevent safe passage back to the site, but the crew is adapting their schedule to make up for the missed time. Stay tuned.
Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 16
Severe weather has kept the Taraia Object expedition team from returning to shore on Nikumaroro. The crew is extending its trip, with improved weather conditions expected in the coming days. Read the update. 👇 purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/…
This image shows a section of a ship at sea with its deck partially visible. The sea is choppy with waves. A text overlay reads, "Earhart Expedition Update."

ALT This image shows a section of a ship at sea with its deck partially visible. The sea is choppy with waves. A text overlay reads, "Earhart Expedition Update."

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In the latest update in the “Unveiling the Taraia Object” series, follow the expedition team as they battle severe weather at sea, blaze a trail through the jungle, set up their equipment and begin surveying the site. Watch the full episode: HeritageTAC.org #AmeliaEarhart
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Yesterday, it was deemed unsafe to go ashore due to bad weather, but the team made the most of it. They were able to answer your questions about the expedition and address everyone's morbid curiosity about the crabs.🦀Rest assured, they are safe & the crabs pose no major threat.
Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 15
While high winds and rough seas kept the expedition team from going ashore, it did give them time to answer some of your biggest questions. 🧵👇
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 14
Fieldwork is underway on Nikumaroro! The Taraia Object expedition team is putting a long-standing Amelia Earhart hypothesis to the test while gathering new environmental data about the remote South Pacific island. Read the latest update. ⬇️ purdue.university/4s7ongW
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 13
The Taraia Object team is preparing to investigate a visual anomaly that could be Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft. After clearing a trail in two hours & encountering at least four coconut crabs, the team is ready for fieldwork. 🦀 Get the latest update. purdue.university/3Up7EJu
Steve Schultz, general counsel for Purdue University, and Rick Pettigrew, Archaeological Legacy Institute executive director, look out over Nikumaroro’s lagoon. The text overlay reads, "Earhart Expedition Update."

ALT Steve Schultz, general counsel for Purdue University, and Rick Pettigrew, Archaeological Legacy Institute executive director, look out over Nikumaroro’s lagoon. The text overlay reads, "Earhart Expedition Update."

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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 13
At Purdue, we believe science means asking difficult questions, following the evidence and having the courage to find out where it leads. 💪 ⬇️
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 13
🪏 Over the next several days, researchers will prepare to investigate the object using sonar, magnetometer surveys and other archaeological methods to examine its depth, orientation and composition. ⬇️
A group of people are gathered under a canopy tent. They are interacting with each other and various camping or expedition equipment, including red storage containers and a blue cooler. Some individuals are seated while others are standing, creating a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Trees and foliage are visible in the background.

ALT A group of people are gathered under a canopy tent. They are interacting with each other and various camping or expedition equipment, including red storage containers and a blue cooler. Some individuals are seated while others are standing, creating a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Trees and foliage are visible in the background.

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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 13
The Nikumaroro hypothesis proposes that Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan may have reached this island, landing there and becoming castaways after failing to locate Howland Island in 1937. ⬇️
A serene beach scene with golden sand stretches alongside calm, clear water. Lush palm trees and greenery line the edge of the beach. A small boat is anchored near the shore, and a person is walking along the sand. The sky is blue with a few clouds.

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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 13
After a five-day journey to this remote South Pacific island, the Taraia Object expedition crew is preparing to investigate a mystery that could shed new light on Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. 🧵 You might be wondering: Why Nikumaroro? ⬇️
A large cargo ship named "Marin Mainiku" is seen on a body of water near a coast. The sky is cloudy, and the text "Earhart Expedition Update" is displayed in the top left corner.

ALT A large cargo ship named "Marin Mainiku" is seen on a body of water near a coast. The sky is cloudy, and the text "Earhart Expedition Update" is displayed in the top left corner.

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Today, and every day, let’s join together in honoring Indigenous peoples, their knowledge, their resilience, and their sovereignty. In recognition of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’d like to share a few films about Native lands, culture, history, and activism. HeritageTAC.org
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Land ho! 👀🏝️ The team is almost on Nikumaroro!
Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 12
Land in sight! 👀 The Taraia Object expedition team has reached Nikumaroro after days at sea. The team is preparing to make landfall and begin the next phase of its search for answers about Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. Get the latest update. ⬇️ purdue.university/3TA6URD
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The #TaraiaObjectExpedition team is officially at sea! Catch up on the first leg of their journey in the latest episode of “Unveiling the Taraia Object,” streaming on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org). #AmeliaEarhart #PurdueUniversity
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 11
Journey along with the Marin Mainiku as it sails toward Nikumaroro and the Taraia Object. Will the object prove to be Amelia Earhart’s missing plane? Learn more. ⬇️ amelia.prf.org @archchannel
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 9
@RandolphUSA has provided the expedition team with durable, performance-driven eyewear.
A person wearing Randolph sunglasses gazes towards the horizon, with a blurred ocean visible in the background. Text reads: "Randolph, Official Eyewear Partner. Randolph sunglasses protect the team in demanding field conditions. Their aviation collection includes an Amelia frame."

ALT A person wearing Randolph sunglasses gazes towards the horizon, with a blurred ocean visible in the background. Text reads: "Randolph, Official Eyewear Partner. Randolph sunglasses protect the team in demanding field conditions. Their aviation collection includes an Amelia frame."

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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 9
Bulova is keeping the expedition team on time and in style.
A close-up of a person's wrist wearing a Bulova watch with a green fabric strap and a dark watch face. The background is blurred, and text on the image reads: "Bulova Official Timekeeping Partner. Bulova timepieces honor their legacy in aviation history and keep the team precise in the field."

ALT A close-up of a person's wrist wearing a Bulova watch with a green fabric strap and a dark watch face. The background is blurred, and text on the image reads: "Bulova Official Timekeeping Partner. Bulova timepieces honor their legacy in aviation history and keep the team precise in the field."

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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 9
@Columbia1938 has outfitted the expedition team with everything from boots to beanies.
This is an image of a smiling individual wearing a Columbia Sportswear shirt, operating a camera. The background is blurred, focusing on the person and camera. Text in the image reads: "Columbia Sportswear Official Outerwear Partner" with additional promotional details about Columbia gear.

ALT This is an image of a smiling individual wearing a Columbia Sportswear shirt, operating a camera. The background is blurred, focusing on the person and camera. Text in the image reads: "Columbia Sportswear Official Outerwear Partner" with additional promotional details about Columbia gear.

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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueOct 9
Every great journey starts with a strong team. Our sincere thanks to the incredible partners who have helped make the Earhart expedition possible. ⬇️
A ship's deck with a crane and equipment is shown against a backdrop of a sunrise over the ocean. The text reads: "Earhart Expedition Update" and "Partners in the Pursuit."

ALT A ship's deck with a crane and equipment is shown against a backdrop of a sunrise over the ocean. The text reads: "Earhart Expedition Update" and "Partners in the Pursuit."

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