Alaska was purchased from Russia by the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal often called “Seward’s Folly.” It became the 49th U.S. state in 1959, known for its vast wilderness and rich natural resources.
The Inuit are Indigenous peoples who live in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland. They are known for their deep connection to the land, their skills in hunting and survival in extreme cold, and their rich spiritual and cultural traditions.
The Haida Nation is an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, living primarily on Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, Canada. They are renowned for their rich artistic traditions, especially their totem poles, carvings, and deep connection to the land and sea.
The Alaska Purchase was the 1867 agreement in which the United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Though initially mocked as "Seward's Folly," it proved valuable due to Alaska's rich natural resources and strategic location.
The Klondike Gold Rush began in 1896 when gold was discovered in Canada’s Yukon Territory, drawing thousands of hopeful prospectors north. Harsh conditions and difficult travel made the journey dangerous, but many risked everything in search of fortune.
