-
Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?
We know that people from Viking societies colonized a small sliver of North America around the turn of the 11th century. Reaching the New World almost half a millennium before Christopher Columbus, what led to this settlement being short-lived and not the springboard for further expansion?1 year ago — History -
Was Greenland settled by Danish Vikings?
The world's largest island has a long and complicated settlement history.1 year ago — History -
Book review: Odinn's Child by Tim Severin
A journey as much of self-discovery as it is of great adventure on the high seas, this thrilling saga is set against a backdrop of outward exploration and inward spiritual turmoil.2 years ago — Reviews -
Exploring the legend of Erik the Red's sword Leg Biter
The most famous Viking redhead in history, renowned for his exploration skills and founding the first European settlement in Greenland, was Erik Thorvaldsson, commonly known as Erik the Red.2 years ago — History
