| This project aims to write the history of Dutch and Belgium scientific expeditions to the polar regions since 1875. Based on their historic involvement in the search for the North-Eastern passage to Asia, in 1594-1597, and Arctic whaling, the Dutch organized several expeditions to the Arctic after 1875. After 1897 Belgium also organized such expeditions, however, with the emphasis on the Antarctic. The following scientific disciplines were involved: anthropology, archeaeology, (marine)biology, ethnology, physical oceanography, geology, (physical) geography, meteorology and (terrestrial) magnetism. |
