| The Arctic, a far away land that is
full of mysterious wonders... Discover it through the eyes of the legendary
Czech adventurer, Jan Welzl, who journeyed to the North in the 19th century.
Here are four of his charming short stories about his encounters. |
| Bird hunting
of wild ducks, geese and swans: Ever wondered how the Inuit
people hunted for them in different seasons? Watch how Jan Welzl shot migrating
birds in summer and caught feeding birds with his bare hands at the river
bank. |
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| Snow shoes
were an essential walking gear in the Arctic. Discover how they were made
in the past - unlike the modern boots that we all know today. |
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| Ice fishing in frozen rivers and lakes is not only exciting but also requires
a lot of skills. Watch how the Inuit people used different methods to hunt
for fish in various conditions. |
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| Sledges were
the most important traditional means of transportation in the Arctic. They
were constructed as strong vehicles that could carry heavy loads, and yet
light enough in structure to enable huskies and reindeer to pull them. Find
out what they were made of and how they were built in the old days. |
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