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The Vinland sagas: Two versions of the Norse voyage to America
Centuries before the European voyages of "discovery," people from Viking societies reached North America. This memory was preserved in two very different sagas, two very different versions of the Norse exploration and settlement of North America.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
Viking encounters with Indigenous peoples: From the Sámi to Vinland
People from Viking societies encountered a wide range of Indigenous peoples throughout their travels during the early medieval period. These were often the first encounters these people had with Europeans centuries before the "Age of Exploration" kicked off Europe's thirst for conquest.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 -
New musical drama brings the Vinland Sagas to life
Composer, writer, and director Jeffrey Leiser talks to The Viking Herald about his new film, Freydís and Gudrid, an operatic adaption of the struggle between two women first portrayed in the Norse sagas.2 years ago — News -
Author Martyn Whittock opens up about his new book on Vikings in America
In 2021, experts in dendrochronology gave a specific date for the items they had been analyzing from L'Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking site in North America: 1021.2 years ago — News
