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Who First Devised the Arctic Circle?

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Rick SpilmanOctober 23, 2023

We recently crossed the Arctic Circle on a Norwegian voyage on the Hurtigruten MS Trollfjord.  The crossing brought to mind the question — who first devised this imaginary line at 66° 34′ N latitude? My first guess would have been … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea | Tagged ancient Greeks, Arctic Circle, Arktos, Bear’s circle, Fridtjof Nansen, Great Bear
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