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The Ascent of Everest

In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay became the first men to conquer the world's highest mountain. Witness brings together archive recordings of members of the British-led expedition.

PHOTO: Tensing and Hillary at Everest Base Camp in 1953 (Associated Press)

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Wed 29 May 201307:50GMT
BBC World Service Online

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