History Society and Culture Polar Regions

History Society and Culture Polar Regions

This category lists sites offering information of historical relevance to the Polar Regions.

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Frederick A. Cook: from Hero to Humbug - Overview of polar explorer Frederick A. Cook. Significant information about his exploration, accomplishments, polar controversy and surviving artifacts is given.
History of German Polar Research - Alfred Wegener Institute provides a short account of early German polar activities, with biographies of key figures. Includes information about ships and stations, and a section of questions and answers for school projects.
Antarctic Heritage Trust - Coalition of national Antarctic Heritage Trusts. Includes information on the organization's goals and programs in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
International Polar Heritage Committee - Provides a resource for those working to preserve and protect the non-indigenous human heritage of Antarctic and Arctic regions. Includes information about the organization, reference material, and related groups.
History of the Polar Regions - Links to a series of articles from the World History Archives. Includes articles on both Arctic and Antarctic topics pertaining to climate, and environmental issues.
Byrd Polar Research Archival Program - Features on individual explorers, document collections, records of the American Polar Society, and exhibits.

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