Ancient Greeks in the Arctic - The Voyage of Pytheas DOCUMENTARY

Documentary on the Greek expedition to the Arctic. Thanks to Scopely for sponsoring this video - Download Star Trek Fleet Command on iOS & Android and battle in the Star Trek universe here: In antiquity, very little was known of the distant north. Most of what trickled down into the Mediterranean world were various trade goods and rumors carried by merchants. However the prospects of what lay beyond soon attracted explorers to seek out the riches of the mysterious beyond. Himilco of Carthage was among the first to launch an Phoenician expedition into the Atlantic which may have reached as far as Brittany. Yet around 320 BC Pytheas of Massalia would launch his own Greek expedition which would penetrate as far as the Arctic. In this history documentary we bring to life his journey as it made its way from the warm shores of the Mediterranean to the frigid depths of the Congealed Sea and beyond! Related videos: Romans in Africa Carthaginian Exploration Sources and Suggested Reading: “The Extraordinary Voyage of Pytheas the Greek“ by Barry Cunliffe “Geography” by Strabo “The Natural History” by Pliny the Elder “Histories” by Herodotus Credits: Research = Invicta Writing = Invicta Narration = Invicta Artwork = Gabriel Cassata #history #documentary #explore