S11E1 - Arctic Crossroads: Histories and the Melting North - Curiosity Curated

You are listening to Curiosity Curated. I am Zong.In recent years, the Arctic has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical interest. Since 2017 and during his first term as US President, Donald J. Trump made several attempts to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Just a few days after taking office in his second term, not so long ago, he renewed these efforts while even suggesting Canada could become the 51st US state. These proposals, while perhaps surprising or even amusing today, highlight a recurring, if often forgotten, interest in the far North.But why Greenland? Why the Arctic? And why has this seemingly remote region, long imagined as a silent, frozen wilderness, suddenly become more central to global dynamics than ever before?In this episode, we're embarking on a journey to answer just that. We'll explore the High North not merely as a distant frontier, but as a vibrant and rapidly transforming crossroads where diverse histories, distinct cultures, and com...