Greenland's history begins with a Viking exile accused of murder. Named deceptively to attract settlers, the world's largest island has passed from Norse hands to Danish control, while remaining geopolitically vital even today.

Trump cited World War II and US defense of Greenland to justify acquisition, but experts say the US never owned or governed the territory

When Trump and Miller ask by what right Denmark controls Greenland, the answer is straightforward

"Before charging headlong into this icy island again, the U.S. would be remiss not to learn from past failures," argues an environmental science professor.

The debate over Greenland's control revives questions about its history, sovereignty, and relationships with Denmark, the U.S., and the EU. The U.S. military's interest in Greenland stems from its strategic location in Arctic military operations.

According to The Washington Post, as Greenland’s ice melts, the territory becomes more valuable to Donald Trump should

President Donald Trump insisted any bid to bring the “big beautiful piece of ice” under American control would stop short of military force.

Greenland isn't the first territory America has wanted from Denmark. These island residents question whether history is repeating itself.