Directory of History Resources

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

Subcategories

Frederick A. Cook: from Hero to Humbug

http://humbug.polarhist.com/
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

http://www.awi.de/en/discover/history_of_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.
History of the Polar Regions

http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/23/
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.
International Polar Heritage Committee

http://www.polarheritage.com/
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.

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