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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 -
L'Anse aux Meadows archaeologist shares story of Vikings in North America: Part 2
How Viking adventurers fortuitously completed the circle of human migration.2 years ago — News -
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.4 years ago — News
