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Trump White House proclaims Leif Erikson Day in America
The president is following an old tradition in the United States of paying tribute to the Scandinavian explorer.9 months ago — News -
Birgitta Wallace: A pioneering Viking Age archeologist remembered
The Swedish-Canadian archeologist was instrumental in the establishment of L'Anse aux Meadows as the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.1 year ago — News -
How Thorfinn Karlsefni reached the New World long before Columbus
Long before SAS flights whisked Scandinavians across the North Atlantic Ocean to North America, Thorfinn Karlsefni was doing it the hard way. This determined explorer is credited with establishing a short-lived settlement in Vinland, thus becoming the first property developer in the New World.1 year ago — History -
The Viking "discovery" and settlement of North America: A deep dive
Many thanks to one of our loyal Patreon fans, Bruce, who suggested this fascinating topic. It is only recently that we have conclusive evidence that some of the stories in the sagas of people from Viking societies in the New World were more than just tall tales and were historically accurate.1 year ago — History -
Ahead of the current: Vikings in the New World
Centuries before Christopher Columbus set off the troubled and bloody period known as the European "Age of Exploration," people from Viking societies had been there first.2 years ago — History -
10 most surprising Viking finds of all time
We present a selection of surprising and astonishing discoveries of the Viking Age, including ear spoons, socks, decapitated skulls, Old Norse graffiti and a very famous poo.2 years ago — News -
In the spotlight: L'Anse aux Meadows
The only confirmed Viking site in North America.2 years ago — History
