If you’ve never heard of Richard Halliburton or only know a little snippet about his life, I’d encourage you to dig deeper into this fascinating American icon of the early 20th Century. I promise, you won’t be disappointed. In short, Richard Halliburton was a best-selling author, travel writer, and adventurer. He explored famous historical and archeological sites all over the world in a fresh way. If he wanted to show readers the Panama Canal, he wouldn’t simply take a picture—he’s swim the entire length of it, all while taking a risk in the crocodile-infested waters. If he wanted to tell readers the Taj Mahal, he would sneak into the gates at night so he could swim in the pools beneath Read more…