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5 surprising places the Vikings reached
Despite their historical reputation as producing some of the most ravenous warriors of the early medieval period, people from Viking societies were also skilled explorers. They traversed much of the Northern Hemisphere, from the shores of modern-day Canada to the eastern edge of the Caspian Sea.1 year ago — History -
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 -
A deep dive: Did Viking explorers really reach Canada's Baffin Island?
The idea that Baffin Island was frequented by the Vikings is shrouded in doubt, mystery, and a certain degree of controversy.2 years ago — History -
In the spotlight: L'Anse aux Meadows
The only confirmed Viking site in North America.2 years ago — History -
L'Anse aux Meadows archaeologist shares story of Vikings in North America: Part 1
For more than 50 years, renowned archaeologist Birgitta Wallace has been a respected custodian of L'Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking site in North America.2 years ago — News -
Who was Bjarni Herjólfsson, the mysterious Viking explorer?
Several years before legendary Norse explorer Leif Erikson set foot on the coast of Canada, a merchant spied the same landscape from his ship. He was the first European to do so. His name was Bjarni Herjólfsson.3 years ago — History -
The history of Vikings in Canada: A primer
The island of Newfoundland, off the eastern coast of Canada, would not be everyone's first choice for the discovery of a site with such historical importance and significance it would literally rewrite world history.3 years ago — History
