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ICE: Donald Trump's Shock TroopsSkiing - A History
53 min
Available until 02/03/2026
Skiing, a popular winter sport for Europe’s middle-classes, is much older than many people think: Remains of wooden skis have been found in Scandinavia dating back thousands of years. Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistoric times, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in the modern era.
Director
Pierre-Antoine Hiroz
Country
France
Switzerland
Year
2020
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