Polar bear plunge: Polar bears are fully equipped to face icy waters. A thick fur made up of two layers : one to keep the body warm and another of hollow hairs to repel water and stay dry. And under the skin, a thick layer of fat to protect the internal organs…...
Mercators map based on his calculations and titled Nova and Aucta Orbis Terrae Descriptio ad Usum Navigantium Emendate Accommodata, Mercator. His works still shape the view on the world today and is essential for navigation. Image: Wikimedia Back in the 16th century,...
Tanya Tagaq is one of the most enigmatic Inuit artists and has inspired audiences worldwide with her works in music and literature. A documentary film now released sheds light on her art and its message between tradition and modernity. Image: Le Vivier On the occasion...
