Armagh Observatory and Planetarium marked a remarkable milestone this week, 230 years of daily weather observations, with readings taken every single day since 14 July 1795. To celebrate the occasion, the Observatory hosted a special gathering at its historic meteorological enclosure (“MET cage”) on Monday 14 July at 10 am, followed […]| Astronotes
The agreement was the Greenland Treaty from 1941 and the political rebel was Henrik Kauffmann. A highly dramatic game of diplomacy that now plays on the big screen in the movie “The Good Traitor.” The post Greenland was Henrik Kauffmann’s triumph appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
Greenland still appears to have preserved its sense of identity as an indigenous nation with an indigenous people. Get a snapshot of Greenland’s political status and the historical background of Greenland’s road to independence. The post Modern Greenland appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
The northern lights. Mother of the sea. Qivittoq. Myths played a vital part in the daily life of Greenlanders. The post Greenland’s Myths & Legends appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
The year 2021 marks the 300th anniversary of Hans Egede’s arrival in Greenland to Christianise and colonise the island. His influence on almost every aspect of life in Greenland is visible even in modern times and, today, most Greenlanders are officially Christians and members of the Lutheran State Church. The post 300 Years: Hans Egede’s Mission and Legacy in Greenland appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
A tough woman in a strongly male-dominated universe The post Arnarulunnguaq appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
– a historical perspective The post American Interest in Greenland appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
The Greenlandic anthropologist Knud Rasmussen, together with his two crew mates, a woman called Arnarulunguak and a young man called Qaavigarsuak, left Greenland in 1921 on his fifth and by far the most ambitious Thule expedition. The post Knud Rasmussen appeared first on Visit Greenland.| Visit Greenland
Leif Eriksson made amazing discoveries and was the first European to reach North America - nearly 500 years before Columbus.| Visit Greenland
Matthew McMahon, Collections Officer at AOP and lead editor of new book ‘100 Years of Planetaria’. Image Credit: AOP| Astronotes