Whether it was considered a goldmine of whale-oil, a blockade to the Silk Road or simply a home, the Arctic has always been respected as one of the most dangerous places on Earth. The people who thrive there have adapted to their environment beyond what many of us can comprehend and wise explorers heeded their advice.
 
In this module we learn about the food culture of the Inuit, whaling in the Arctic and how the Northwest Passage resulted in the deaths of numerous sailors who attempted the journey through the Arctic ocean until one succeeded.