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Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (Norwegian: [ˈfɾɪ̂tːjɔf ˈnɑ̀nsn̩]; 10 October 1861 – 13 May 1930) was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He led the team that made the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, traversing the island on cross-country skis. He won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude of 86°14′ during his Fram expedition of 1893–1896.
E1: Nansen and the Crossing of Greenland
Dr. Fridtjof Nansen lived one of the most exciting and impactful lives you could imagine. Between leading some of the most daring expeditions in history and winning the Nobel Peace Prize as a diplomat, there are many stories worth telling.
In this episode, we accompany him on his first expedition …
Exercise Greenland Legacy 26
The first ever military team has just completed an epic adventure training expedition to Greenland. Exercise Greenland Legacy 26 saw the tri-service team replicate Fridtjof Nansen's journey to and across Greenland in 1888. BFBS presenter Lydia Tester spoke to some of the crew about their experience…
The White Knight: Ice - Helen Czerski
00:00 // Welcome to the LectureUploaded 28-07-2600:41 // Fridtjof Nansen and the Mystery of the Arctic01:14 // Crossing Greenland: Nansen's First Expedition01:40 // The USS Jeannette and the Trans-Arctic Current Theory04:19 // Designing the Fram: A Ship Built Never to Be Crushed08:57 // Why the Arc…
Norway and the Union with Sweden-Fridtjof Nansen
"Norway and the Union with Sweden" by Fridtjof Nansen explores the complex relationship between Norway and Sweden during a pivotal period in their shared history. This insightful work delves into the political, cultural, and social dynamics that shaped the union, highlighting the struggles and aspi…
Fridtjof Nansen
Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 10 October 2026, is Fridtjof Nansen.Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (Norwegian: [ˈfrɪ̂tːjɔf ˈnɑ̀nsn̩]; 10 October 1861 – 13 May 1930) was a Norwegian polymath and No…
Fridtjof Nansen
Fridtjof Nansen (10 Oct 2026)
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