Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Why is the United States suddenly so obsessed with Greenland?

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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