A pair of 13th-century Icelandic texts known as the “Vinland Saga” describes the journey of famous Norse explorer Leif Erikson to a land the Vikings called Vinland. Although there’s plenty of poetic ...

It’s now confirmed that Norse Vikings, known for their seafaring prowess, reached North America a millennium ago, establishing the first known European settlement at Anse aux Meadows. This revelation, ...

An 11 Norse coin found in Maine raises the question of whether the Vikings landed there. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

For one thing, it could shed new light on the early Norse experience in North America, first substantiated by Helge Ingstad, an explorer, and his wife, Anne Stine Ingstad, an archaeologist. In 1960, ...

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"Driven from their Greenland home by crowded and harsh conditions, a bold group of Vikings set sail in search of freedom and better lands. With incredible luck, skill, and fortitude, they persevered ...

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