The first men to conquer Everest's 'death zone' | BBC Global

To reach Everest's summit Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay had to climb sheer rock, while battling treacherous ice and a deadly lack of oxygen on the most dangerous part of the mountain. Seventy-two years ago, they shared their victory with the BBC. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250522-the-first-men-to-conquer-everests-death-zone Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Everest #history