Greenland's Hidden History ❄️
Discover Greenland's surprising past and why it's now in the spotlight as the world's largest island.

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9.5K views • Jan 22, 2026

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Why is Greenland suddenly center stage?
It’s the world’s largest island, but for centuries, Greenland was seen by many as a frozen frontier at the edge of the map. In this video, historian Matt Lewis peels back the layers of history—from Indigenous Inuit origins and the mysterious Norse settlements to Danish rule and modern self-governance.
We investigate why the U.S., China, and Russia are all watching this island closely. From Cold War military legacy to the modern race for resources, find out why the future of global power might just be decided in the North.
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Prehistory
2:50 Viking Age
7:50 Rediscovery
9:21 Polar Exploration
11:30 World War Two
13:35 The Cold War
19:14 Modern Era
We investigate why the U.S., China, and Russia are all watching this island closely. From Cold War military legacy to the modern race for resources, find out why the future of global power might just be decided in the North.
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It’s the world’s largest island, but for centuries, Greenland was seen by many as a frozen frontier at the edge of the map. In this video, historian Matt Lewis peels back the layers of history—from Indigenous Inuit origins and the mysterious Norse settlements to Danish rule and modern self-governance.
We investigate why the U.S., China, and Russia are all watching this island closely. From Cold War military legacy to the modern race for resources, find out why the future of global power might just be decided in the North.
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Prehistory
2:50 Viking Age
7:50 Rediscovery
9:21 Polar Exploration
11:30 World War Two
13:35 The Cold War
19:14 Modern Era
We investigate why the U.S., China, and Russia are all watching this island closely. From Cold War military legacy to the modern race for resources, find out why the future of global power might just be decided in the North.
Subscribe to see more full documentaries every week:
https://bit.ly/2lneXNy
TRACKS publishes unique, unexpected and untold stories from across the world every week.
Any queries, please contact us at:
owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
#tracks #greenland
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9.5K
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Duration
21:43
Published
Jan 22, 2026
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