About this episode
The episode explores the archaeology and mythology of prehistoric Greenland and the culture of the Thule Inuit.
What can a frozen island reveal about the people who thrived there for thousands of years? Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Asta Mønsted to explore prehistoric Greenland through astonishing archaeology and living mythology, from permafrost-preserved homes, tools, and clothing to whale hunts, shamanic stories, and the world of the Thule Inuit. Along the way, they uncover how families survived the Arctic, honoured spirits, and built a rich culture in one of Earth’s harshest places. MORE Ice Age America Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Origins of the Inuit Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Hannah Feodorov. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, plus early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Tristan Hughes
Guest: Dr. Asta Mønsted
Topics covered
- prehistoric Greenland
- archaeology
- Thule Inuit
- Arctic survival
- mythology
- culture
Keywords
- Greenland
- archaeology
- Thule Inuit
- Arctic
- mythology
- survival
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: History Hit
Books & works: Ice Age America, Origins of the Inuit
Places: Greenland, Arctic
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