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Why did Erik the Red call an icy land "Greenland"?
In what was perhaps history's first case of "false advertising," Eirik the Red is credited with not only founding a Norse settlement on Greenland but describing this chilly part of the world as being luscious and green.2 months ago — History -
Top 5: Who were the most elite Viking warriors?
Viking warriors spread terror, fear, and bloodshed throughout most of Europe during the early medieval period. Their supposed appetite for violence was matched only by their thirst for loot and treasure.5 months ago — History -
The rise and fall of the Norse settlements in Greenland
When Norse peoples established a settlement in Greenland in 986 CE, little did they know that they would leave a lasting cultural, historical, and political footprint - one that is still evident to this day.7 months ago — History -
The history of Vikings in North America: A primer
Only in the past half-century or so has science definitively proven what was believed to be mere literary license in old Norse sagas and legends: that Norse settlers had set foot on the North American continent.8 months ago — History -
Who was Erik the Red, the famous Viking adventurer?
There are two stories about how Erik the Red got his nickname. According to the first, his hair and beard were of an intense ginger red nuance. According to the second story, he had a fiery temper.1 year ago — History
