<P> Arctic exploration is the physical exploration of the Arctic region of the Earth . It refers to the historical period during which mankind has explored the region north of the Arctic Circle . Historical records suggest that humankind have explored the northern extremes since 325 BC , when the ancient Greek sailor Pytheas reached a frozen sea while attempting to find a source of the metal tin . Dangerous oceans and poor weather conditions often fetter explorers attempting to reach polar regions and journeying through these perils by sight , boat , and foot has proven difficult . </P>
<P> Arctic exploration is the physical exploration of the Arctic region of the Earth . It refers to the historical period during which mankind has explored the region north of the Arctic Circle . Historical records suggest that humankind have explored the northern extremes since 325 BC , when the ancient Greek sailor Pytheas reached a frozen sea while attempting to find a source of the metal tin . Dangerous oceans and poor weather conditions often fetter explorers attempting to reach polar regions and journeying through these perils by sight , boat , and foot has proven difficult . </P>
who was the first greek explorer to reach the arctic
who was the first greek explorer to reach the arctic
Pytheas
Pytheas