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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 -
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 -
Why did the Vikings leave Greenland? New research offers interesting answer
During most of four centuries, the southern coast of Greenland was the westernmost edge of Viking presence.1 year ago — News
