Around the World in 42 Days

What happens when a scientist with a lifelong curiosity about the world’s ancient mysteries decides to go see them for herself?

In Around the World in 42 Days, Dr. Imogene Drakes takes readers on a light-hearted solo journey across six continents—through missed flights, unexpected detours, remarkable encounters, and some of the world’s most intriguing ancient sites.

From Machu Picchu and the Galápagos Islands to Mohenjo-Daro, Giza, and Stonehenge, she brings a scientist’s eye, a traveler’s curiosity, and an open mind to questions humanity has asked for centuries.

Part travel memoir, part personal quest, Around the World in 42 Days is an invitation to explore the world, question what we think we know, and enjoy the surprises along the way.

Dr. Imogene Drakes is a career scientist, spiritual researcher, and international speaker. Her passion for science ignited as a child and became the spark that would take her across six continents in search of the truth about religion, mythology, and science. She holds a Master of Science in Forensic Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, and a PhD in Public Health from Walden University in Minnesota. She is the proud mom to twin sons and grandmother of six. Around the World in 42 Days: One Woman’s Journey Through Ancient Mysteries and Modern Questions is her new book. Learn more at ImogeneDrakes.com.