
Knud Rasmussen
June 7, 1879 – December 21, 1933
This Danish-Greenlandic explorer meticulously documented the life and culture of the Inuit people. His extensive expeditions, often undertaken by dog sled, allowed him unprecedented access to remote Arctic regions. He delved deeply into their mythology, language, and social structures, providing invaluable insights. Through his work, he introduced the Western world to the rich cultural and spiritual world of the Arctic peoples.