Justin Fornal — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Listed as the '#3 most adventurous person in the world right now' by Men's Journal in June 2018.
Serves as Explorer in Residence and Director of International Content at Energea (since 2024).
Host of UNEXPLAINED AND UNEXPLORED, an exploration series on the Science Channel (since 2019).
Co-founder of HASAN, the History, Arts and Science Action Network, focused on historical injustices and relic repatriation.
Tracked down the lost skull of African American slave rebellion leader Nat Turner and repatriated it to the Turner descendants in 2016.
Award-winning writer for publications including National Geographic, VICE, The Explorers Journal, Parts Unknown, and Roads & Kingdoms.

Biography

Justin Fornal is an international explorer, cultural detective, and writer. He currently serves as Explorer in Residence and Director of International Content at Energea, a role he has held since 2024. Fornal is also the host of UNEXPLAINED AND UNEXPLORED, an exploration series that solves mysteries using ancient maps and cutting-edge technology, airing on the Science Channel since 2019. In June 2018, Men's Journal listed him as the '#3 most adventurous person in the world right now'.