Matthew Henson
- Offers a look at the obstacles Henson had to overcome to be recognized for his role in reaching the North Pole.
- http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/about/admin/vppa/News/Black_History_Moments/Duke_Ellington/Henry_O._Tanner/Whitney_Moore_Young_/matthew_henson.html

Robert Peary & Matthew Henson
- Thinkquest Jr. site offers a student's look at the lives of these two polar explorers.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/pearyhenson.html?tqskip=1

To the North Pole
- Questions whether Admiral Robert Peary or his African-American assistant was the first to reach the North Pole.
- http://perrybear.com/reporter/peary.html

Matthew A. Henson: Arctic Explorer
- Short profile, photo and map from EnchantedLearning.com.
- http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/henson.shtml

African-American North Pole Explorer Matthew Henson
- National Geographic article ponders whether Henson, Peary's African American companion, actually reached the summit before Peary.
- http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/01/0110_030113_henson.html

National Geographic News: Matthew Henson
- Photo gallery of the longtime companion of Admiral Robert Peary.
- http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/01/photogalleries/henson/

Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer
- Information and photos about an African-American Arctic adventurer who accompanied Admiral Robert Peary on several expeditions attempting to reach the North Pole.
- http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/henson.htm

Legend of the Arctic: Matthew Henson
- Offers a comprehensive biography and timeline. Includes a recording of a radio show done to discuss the contributions of Matthew Henson and his struggle to gain recognition, as well as a tribute created by elementary school children.
- http://www.matthewhenson.org/