Antarctica has never had humans permanently living there, per se, but people have journeyed there for various reasons over the years: scientists, whalers, and even tourists. Today, people usually have to get a job at a base to even go to Antarctica.
Some people stay in settlements or research bases year-round and others might only stay for a summer. Thousands of tourists visit down south every year. However, with more and more people going south, humans have left a surprising mark on the region, with all kinds of things you’d never expect.