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Learn about the ancient and modern explorations of the Arctic region, from Pytheas to the present day. Discover the myths, legends, discoveries, and dangers of the polar world.
The earliest references to Arctic exploration are shrouded in obscurity as a result both of inaccurate ideas of the shape of Earth and of primitive navigation techniques, which make it difficult to interpret early map...
Nov 29, 2023 · Learn about the fascinating and challenging history of Arctic exploration, from ancient voyages to modern research. Discover how you can join the adventure and explore the Canadian subarctic with CNSC's...
The following is but a brief sketching-out of Arctic-exploration history, with numerous links to more detailed articles on various subjects, expeditions, and explorers.
Jan 10, 2007 · Humans have been exploring the North American Arctic for centuries, beginning about 5,000 years ago when Palaeo-Inuit were looking for a homeland, followed by the early Inuit (Thule) — ancestors of the Inuit.
Between 1899 and 1911, six major reconnaissance expeditions traversed the mountain range, mapping its topography and geology and defining the patterns of economic geology so important to prospectors and miners. [Learn...
