Articles related to "Greenland"
Greenland - Adventure Cruises
Book an adventure cruise and get AARP discount from the leader in tours to Greenland - the hot (or cool) destination for senior adventure travelers seeking new horizons
senior travel • adventure travel • aarp discount • adventure cruises • greenland
Book an adventure cruise and get AARP discount from the leader in tours to Greenland - the hot (or cool) destination for senior adventure travelers seeking new horizons
senior travel • adventure travel • aarp discount • adventure cruises • greenland
Eric the Red
We know what we know about Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson because their stories were written down in a saga.
eric the red • greenland • eric thorvaldson • thorvald • norse
We know what we know about Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson because their stories were written down in a saga.
eric the red • greenland • eric thorvaldson • thorvald • norse
The Qilakitsoq Mummies
Desiccated by freezing temperatures, the Qilakitsoq mummies provide fascinating information about their lives amongst the Inuit but little about their deaths
qilakitsoq mummies • ice mummies • natural mummies • greenland ice mummies • greenland mummies
Desiccated by freezing temperatures, the Qilakitsoq mummies provide fascinating information about their lives amongst the Inuit but little about their deaths
qilakitsoq mummies • ice mummies • natural mummies • greenland ice mummies • greenland mummies
Viking Voyages
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
First Voyage of Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson sails his ship as far as Greenland, seeking the Northwest Passage.
the first voyage of henry hudson • greenland and hope for the northwest passage • henry hudson • hopewell • london in england
Henry Hudson sails his ship as far as Greenland, seeking the Northwest Passage.
the first voyage of henry hudson • greenland and hope for the northwest passage • henry hudson • hopewell • london in england
The Timeless Inuksuk
When is a stack of rocks not just a stack of rocks? When it's an Inuksuk. Balancing one helps us to remember the many balances we have to maintain throughout our lives. It also pays tribute to a people who have braved some of the harshest elements on Planet Earth.
ethnic craft • inuksuk • inuksuit • inuit • arctic
When is a stack of rocks not just a stack of rocks? When it's an Inuksuk. Balancing one helps us to remember the many balances we have to maintain throughout our lives. It also pays tribute to a people who have braved some of the harshest elements on Planet Earth.
ethnic craft • inuksuk • inuksuit • inuit • arctic
Lief Ericson
There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.
lief ericson • erikson • erickson • eric the red • vikings
There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.
lief ericson • erikson • erickson • eric the red • vikings
Canada & Russia Re-Start Cold War
Fresh off its row with England over the Alexander Litvinenko poisoning case, Russia gives a cold snub & tries redrawing Polar Maps. Canada & Denmark quickly strike back
cold war • artic front • who owns the north pole • lomonosov ridge • polar expedition
Fresh off its row with England over the Alexander Litvinenko poisoning case, Russia gives a cold snub & tries redrawing Polar Maps. Canada & Denmark quickly strike back
cold war • artic front • who owns the north pole • lomonosov ridge • polar expedition
Columbus and the Vikings
Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.
columbus • viking • greenland • iceland • vinland
Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.
columbus • viking • greenland • iceland • vinland
Film Review: Guy X
Life on a US army base in Greenland takes a sinister turn in this UK, Canadian and Icelandic collaboration.
guy x • saul metzstein • jason biggs • us army base in greenland • army satire 1970s
Life on a US army base in Greenland takes a sinister turn in this UK, Canadian and Icelandic collaboration.
guy x • saul metzstein • jason biggs • us army base in greenland • army satire 1970s
Hudson and the Muscovy Company
Henry Hudson’s chance to become a seafaring explorer came in 1607, when the Muscovy Company sent him to locate the Northwest Passage.
henry hudson • seafaring explorers • northwest passage • muscovy • mediterranean ports of the middle east
Henry Hudson’s chance to become a seafaring explorer came in 1607, when the Muscovy Company sent him to locate the Northwest Passage.
henry hudson • seafaring explorers • northwest passage • muscovy • mediterranean ports of the middle east
Hudson Sees Unexplored Territory
Hudson’s ship is enshrouded with fog and surrounded by a tossing sea of floating icebergs.
henry hudson • northwest passage to the orient • greenland • unexplored winter paradise • europe
Hudson’s ship is enshrouded with fog and surrounded by a tossing sea of floating icebergs.
henry hudson • northwest passage to the orient • greenland • unexplored winter paradise • europe
International Polar Year
The Fourth International Polar Year study is underway in Antarctica and the Arctic to scientifically study the phenomena behind the warming of the earth's climate.
ice caps • arctic • antarctica • global warming • greenland
The Fourth International Polar Year study is underway in Antarctica and the Arctic to scientifically study the phenomena behind the warming of the earth's climate.
ice caps • arctic • antarctica • global warming • greenland
Nordic Fish Guide
A quick guide to reading seafood menus and ordering what you want on your next trip to Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
fish • seafood • nordic fish • nordic seafood • finnish seafood
A quick guide to reading seafood menus and ordering what you want on your next trip to Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
fish • seafood • nordic fish • nordic seafood • finnish seafood
Dolphin Feature - The White Sided Dolphin
Don't be fooled...the dolphins swimming next to the ship in the Ocean may not be the ones you think they are.
dolphins • white • sided • white-sided • whitesided
Don't be fooled...the dolphins swimming next to the ship in the Ocean may not be the ones you think they are.
dolphins • white • sided • white-sided • whitesided
Norse Pirates - Q and A
What are the origins of the word "viking?" Why did the Norse plunder? What did they wear? What weapons did they favor? Are the written accounts of their raids accurate? How did they impact history? Did women become pirates?
vikings • viking • norse • anglo-saxons • northmen
What are the origins of the word "viking?" Why did the Norse plunder? What did they wear? What weapons did they favor? Are the written accounts of their raids accurate? How did they impact history? Did women become pirates?
vikings • viking • norse • anglo-saxons • northmen
Captain Mirage's Claes Cem
Looking for a wellspring of relief from the mundane desert of indie rock music? Hold on! Claes Cem AKA Captain Mirage is coming to the rescue!
captain mirage • indie rock music • claes cem • denmark • steely dan
Looking for a wellspring of relief from the mundane desert of indie rock music? Hold on! Claes Cem AKA Captain Mirage is coming to the rescue!
captain mirage • indie rock music • claes cem • denmark • steely dan
Great Exploration Hoaxes
Dr. Frederick Cook and Robert E. Peary were experienced Arctic explorers but lied when they said that they reached the top of Mt. McKinley and the North Pole.
dr. frederick cook • mt. mckinley • robert e. peary • donald crowhurst • david roberts
Dr. Frederick Cook and Robert E. Peary were experienced Arctic explorers but lied when they said that they reached the top of Mt. McKinley and the North Pole.
dr. frederick cook • mt. mckinley • robert e. peary • donald crowhurst • david roberts
Henry Hudson and Icebergs
Henry Hudson and crew encounter huge and dangerous icebergs. They are nearly lost at sea.
henry hudson and icebergs • perils of early sailing ships • henry hudson • northwest passage • first mapping of greenland
Henry Hudson and crew encounter huge and dangerous icebergs. They are nearly lost at sea.
henry hudson and icebergs • perils of early sailing ships • henry hudson • northwest passage • first mapping of greenland
Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Snow Bunting
The Snow Bunting, a sparrow sized bird stands about six inches tall and has a short cone shaped black beak. The male Snow Bunting has large white patches on its wings It head and belly are ivory and its back, wings and tail are black.
north • snow • bunting • arctic • small
The Snow Bunting, a sparrow sized bird stands about six inches tall and has a short cone shaped black beak. The male Snow Bunting has large white patches on its wings It head and belly are ivory and its back, wings and tail are black.
north • snow • bunting • arctic • small
Walrus
Adult Female Pacific Walruses weigh up to 2,700 pounds and are about nine feet long. A walrus has a rounded body. Their body tapers from the middle to each end. Its shape is like a spindle. Generally, walruses have chestnut coloring. Calves begin life colored pale gray to tan. Within ten days the calves turn to a yellow brown.
pacific • atlantic • 2 • 000 to 3 • 000 pounds
Adult Female Pacific Walruses weigh up to 2,700 pounds and are about nine feet long. A walrus has a rounded body. Their body tapers from the middle to each end. Its shape is like a spindle. Generally, walruses have chestnut coloring. Calves begin life colored pale gray to tan. Within ten days the calves turn to a yellow brown.
pacific • atlantic • 2 • 000 to 3 • 000 pounds
Greater Love Hath No Man
A doomed troopship provided the backdrop as four chaplains crafted one of World War II's most enduring and poignant lessons in brotherhood and self-sacrifice.
sacrifice of chaplains • world war ii demonstration of brotherhood • chaplains' sacrifice to save men • sinking of dorchester • troopship chaplains save others
A doomed troopship provided the backdrop as four chaplains crafted one of World War II's most enduring and poignant lessons in brotherhood and self-sacrifice.
sacrifice of chaplains • world war ii demonstration of brotherhood • chaplains' sacrifice to save men • sinking of dorchester • troopship chaplains save others
Chesapeake
In a body of water that touches the shores of the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware is a water shed of about 64,000 acres called Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay is among the largest and most fertile wetland environments in the world.
chesapeake bay • fertile • wetland • rich variety
In a body of water that touches the shores of the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware is a water shed of about 64,000 acres called Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay is among the largest and most fertile wetland environments in the world.
chesapeake bay • fertile • wetland • rich variety
Dolphin Feature - The Narwhal
Most are familiar with the myth of the legendary unicorn. What if you could see a real, live, breathing creature who possessed a spiral horn?
tusk • cetacea • delphinoidea • arctic • spiral
Most are familiar with the myth of the legendary unicorn. What if you could see a real, live, breathing creature who possessed a spiral horn?
tusk • cetacea • delphinoidea • arctic • spiral
Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg
A review of the supense novel "Smilla's Sense of Snow" by Peter Hoeg, followed by the best places online to buy the book.
smilla's sense of snow • tiina nunnally
A review of the supense novel "Smilla's Sense of Snow" by Peter Hoeg, followed by the best places online to buy the book.
smilla's sense of snow • tiina nunnally
SAVING SALAR SUPREME: ATLANTIC SALMON NEED HELP
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
fishing • flyfishing • atlantic salmon • conservation • fisheries
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
fishing • flyfishing • atlantic salmon • conservation • fisheries
Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson commands his first ship, the Hopewell, on an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.
henry hudson • adventurer and sea captain and explorer • english exploration • the muscovy company • sebastian cabot
Henry Hudson commands his first ship, the Hopewell, on an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.
henry hudson • adventurer and sea captain and explorer • english exploration • the muscovy company • sebastian cabot
The Harp Seal
The Harp Seal, is earless and defined as a true seal. The seal that breeds on the ice in the Arctic and northern parts of the Atlantic Ocean is the Harp Seal.
seal • earless • ice bergs • north • white pups
The Harp Seal, is earless and defined as a true seal. The seal that breeds on the ice in the Arctic and northern parts of the Atlantic Ocean is the Harp Seal.
seal • earless • ice bergs • north • white pups
The Danish Language: Roots and Renewed Interest
The country of Denmark may be small but there are many who want to learn the language. There are a number of resources available to learn inside and outside of Denmark. Let's explore a few basic words and phrases to help you if you decide to move to or visit the Kingdom of Denmark.
denmark • danish • language • hans christian andersen • language
The country of Denmark may be small but there are many who want to learn the language. There are a number of resources available to learn inside and outside of Denmark. Let's explore a few basic words and phrases to help you if you decide to move to or visit the Kingdom of Denmark.
denmark • danish • language • hans christian andersen • language
Cruising from Pole to Pole
Take a unique expedition voyage from the Arctic to Antarctica with Hurtigruten, calling at ten countries along the way.
antarctica cruising • panama canal cruises • expedition cruises • norwegian coastal voyage • iceland cruises
Take a unique expedition voyage from the Arctic to Antarctica with Hurtigruten, calling at ten countries along the way.
antarctica cruising • panama canal cruises • expedition cruises • norwegian coastal voyage • iceland cruises
A Look at the Provinces,Part XII:Northwest Territories & Nunavut
This is the twelfth and last article in the series. Since I've already written an article on Nunavut and it is hard to find information for the NWT and Nunavut separately I will combine them. The Former North West Territories is made up of the North West Territories and of Nunavut. It is made up of most of the artic, except Yukon and Alaska (and Greenland) and includes all islands in the Hudson's Bay. It has an area of 3,426,320 square kilometres and has a population of 57,649 people. The Capital was Yellownife and remains so for the NWT. Nunavut's Capital is Iqualuit (formerly known as Forbisher Bay). It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870.
northwest territories • canada • nunavut • provinces • territory
This is the twelfth and last article in the series. Since I've already written an article on Nunavut and it is hard to find information for the NWT and Nunavut separately I will combine them. The Former North West Territories is made up of the North West Territories and of Nunavut. It is made up of most of the artic, except Yukon and Alaska (and Greenland) and includes all islands in the Hudson's Bay. It has an area of 3,426,320 square kilometres and has a population of 57,649 people. The Capital was Yellownife and remains so for the NWT. Nunavut's Capital is Iqualuit (formerly known as Forbisher Bay). It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870.
northwest territories • canada • nunavut • provinces • territory
Amid controversy, IWC maintains whaling ban
The United States and its allies succeeded in maintaining a 13-year-old ban on commercial whaling at the annual International Whaling Commission conference last week, but several pro-whaling nations threatened to ignore the restrictions.
iwc • whales • ban • whaling • international whaling commission
The United States and its allies succeeded in maintaining a 13-year-old ban on commercial whaling at the annual International Whaling Commission conference last week, but several pro-whaling nations threatened to ignore the restrictions.
iwc • whales • ban • whaling • international whaling commission
Fetlar Island in the Shetland Island Group
A quick visit to Fetlar often called the Garden Spot of the Shetlands.
fetlar • shetland • scotland • islands • sedge
A quick visit to Fetlar often called the Garden Spot of the Shetlands.
fetlar • shetland • scotland • islands • sedge
Mass strandings pound the Mass. coast
Nearly 50 Atlantic Whitesided dolphins washed up along Cape Cod beaches last week in one of the largest strandings this year. Of the bunch, 44 animals died.
atlantic whitesided dolphin • cape cod • new england aquarium • emus
Nearly 50 Atlantic Whitesided dolphins washed up along Cape Cod beaches last week in one of the largest strandings this year. Of the bunch, 44 animals died.
atlantic whitesided dolphin • cape cod • new england aquarium • emus
Whalers meet to discuss profession
Whalers from around the world met last month to discuss whaling and whale utilization. The result? More resolve to continue whaling efforts into the new millennium.
world council of whalers • conference
Whalers from around the world met last month to discuss whaling and whale utilization. The result? More resolve to continue whaling efforts into the new millennium.
world council of whalers • conference
Denmark
The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.
denmark • scandinavia • skiing • beaches • queen
The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.
denmark • scandinavia • skiing • beaches • queen
Have Museums "dumbed” it Down?
In the past, museums used to be some of the most important centers for research in the world. These same museums would then utilize their new research in their exhibits,
museums • research • exhibits • science • conn
In the past, museums used to be some of the most important centers for research in the world. These same museums would then utilize their new research in their exhibits,
museums • research • exhibits • science • conn
Kayaks
A brief introduction to kayaks and their history
kayaking • kayak • canoe • paddling • american canoe association
A brief introduction to kayaks and their history
kayaking • kayak • canoe • paddling • american canoe association
Narwhals Help Study Climate Change
Satellite transmitters attached to narwhals track their movements and give information on climate change in the High Arctic, where sea ice is receding rapidly.
climate change • sea temperature • narwhal • white whale • receding sea ice
Satellite transmitters attached to narwhals track their movements and give information on climate change in the High Arctic, where sea ice is receding rapidly.
climate change • sea temperature • narwhal • white whale • receding sea ice
Not-So-Common Birds
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
The Vikings
The Vikings were the first Eurpoeans to reach the shores of Canada about 1001 AD. They settled in Northern Newfoundland.
vikings • leif erikson • leif the lucky • eric the red • newfoundland
The Vikings were the first Eurpoeans to reach the shores of Canada about 1001 AD. They settled in Northern Newfoundland.
vikings • leif erikson • leif the lucky • eric the red • newfoundland
Transatlantic on the Queen Mary 2
Crossing the Atlantic by ship may mean six days at sea but it's never lacking in interest
queen mary 2 • transatlantic crossing • great circle track • humpback whale • titanic
Crossing the Atlantic by ship may mean six days at sea but it's never lacking in interest
queen mary 2 • transatlantic crossing • great circle track • humpback whale • titanic
Viking Longboats
Viking longboats were by far the best ships before the age of sail.
viking longboats • viking • longboats • raids • plunder
Viking longboats were by far the best ships before the age of sail.
viking longboats • viking • longboats • raids • plunder
Canada's Beginings
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
Long Tailed Skua
There are many species of Skuas. There are the Arctic Skuas, Great Skua, and Long Tailed Skua sometimes called the Long Tailed Jaeger. The distinction between the Arctic Skua and the Long Tailed Skua are the tail feathers of the Long Tailed Skua.
arctic • great • long tailed • atlantic • africa
There are many species of Skuas. There are the Arctic Skuas, Great Skua, and Long Tailed Skua sometimes called the Long Tailed Jaeger. The distinction between the Arctic Skua and the Long Tailed Skua are the tail feathers of the Long Tailed Skua.
arctic • great • long tailed • atlantic • africa
Razorbill
One of the many birds that inhabit the Arctic area is the Razorbill. The world population of the Razorbill is over 100,000 breeding pairs and about 25,000 nest in Atlantic Canada. The English name Razorbill derives from the bird's bill looking like an old-fashioned cut throat razor.
noddy • tinker • bill • 17 inches tall • black like the color of soot
One of the many birds that inhabit the Arctic area is the Razorbill. The world population of the Razorbill is over 100,000 breeding pairs and about 25,000 nest in Atlantic Canada. The English name Razorbill derives from the bird's bill looking like an old-fashioned cut throat razor.
noddy • tinker • bill • 17 inches tall • black like the color of soot
The Catkin
Salicaceae pertains to the shrubs and trees of the willow family of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Catkins are part of the flora of the Arctic.
shrubs and trees of willow family • canadian arctic • flora
Salicaceae pertains to the shrubs and trees of the willow family of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Catkins are part of the flora of the Arctic.
shrubs and trees of willow family • canadian arctic • flora
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin is a middle sized bird about the size of a pigeon weighing about one to two pounds and standing about 12.5 inches tall. They generally have black plumage with white stomachs with a white area on their face, a large thick beak and yellow tufts sticking out on the sides of their heads.
pigeon size • one to two pounds • black plumage • white stomach • yellow tufts
Tufted Puffin is a middle sized bird about the size of a pigeon weighing about one to two pounds and standing about 12.5 inches tall. They generally have black plumage with white stomachs with a white area on their face, a large thick beak and yellow tufts sticking out on the sides of their heads.
pigeon size • one to two pounds • black plumage • white stomach • yellow tufts
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