The Untold Truth Of The Explorers Club

Despite the illustrious names and feats of daring that are often associated with The Explorers Club, in recent years the organization has been hampered by numerous articles detailing bitter feuds within its leadership. This controversy has reportedly led to several high-profile members allowing their memberships to lapse, which in itself has begun to tarnish the club's reputation.

One scandal that took hold of the club in 2011 involved the then-president, German businesswoman Lorie Karnath. According to Outside, she was accused of challenging the Flag and Honours Committee to ensure it rewarded one of her allies with the prestigious annual Explorers Medal. She in turn argued that she had attracted enemies within the club for attempting to modernize it in a short period of time. More recently, the club's name has been dragged further through the mud by revelations of affairs and accusations of sexual harassment by a later president, Richard Wiese, per Page Six.

Other issues within The Explorers Club revolve around commercial interests and corporate sponsorship. Per Explorers Web, some say these factors have become central to the club's operations at the expense of scientific endeavors.

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