Justin Fornal

Justin Fornal is an explorer, writer, and marathon swimmer. He is the founder of the History, Arts, & Science Action Network (HASAN) 501(c)3, an organization that focuses on the preservation of vanishing cultural traditions in crisis zones around the world. Justin has led research expeditions in Iraq, Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen, Haiti, Guyana, Uganda, Greenland, Liberia, and a large host of other countries. His field research focuses largely on rituals, indigenous textiles, and traditional foodways. Justin’s written work has been published by National Geographic, Explorers Journal, Atlas Obscura, VICE, Adventure Journal and Parts Unknown. He currently serves as explorer-in-residence and director of international content for Energea.