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S20·E10 Minik: The Lost Eskimo

Episode
Season 20, Episode 10
Air Date
March 31, 2009
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 31, 2009 55 min
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Synopsis

In 1897, renowned Arctic explorer Robert Peary returned to New York from his latest Greenland expedition. At the request of anthropologist Franz Boas, he brought with him five polar Inuits for study at the American Museum of Natural History. Within months, four of them had fallen sick and died, leaving a seven-year-old boy named Minik to fend for himself in a foreign land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 20 Episode 10 of American Experience air?

Season 20, Episode 10 ('Minik: The Lost Eskimo') originally aired on March 31, 2009.

How long is Season 20 Episode 10 ('Minik: The Lost Eskimo')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 20 Episode 10?

In 1897, renowned Arctic explorer Robert Peary returned to New York from his latest Greenland expedition. At the request of anthropologist Franz Boas, he brought with him five polar Inuits for study at the American Museum of Natural History. Within months, four of them had fallen sick and died, leav...

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