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Spitsbergen

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Dutch Whaling History and the Noordsche Compagnie

Dutch Whaling History and the Noordsche Compagnie The early 17th century marked a pivotal shift in the maritime ambitions of the Dutch Republic. While initial attempts to find profit thro...

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Svalbard History: From Terra Nullius to Norwegian Sovereignty

Svalbard History: From Terra Nullius to Norwegian Sovereignty The remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has evolved from a lawless frontier of whaling and mining into a unique geopolitica...

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