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Leif Erikson was an Icelandic explorer considered by some as the first European to land in North America before Christopher Columbus. According to the Sagas of Icelanders, he established a Norse settlement at Vinland, tentatively identified with the Norse L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland in modern-day Canada. Leif was the son of Erik the Red, the founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland and of Þjóðhildur (anglicized Thjodhild). He was likely born in Iceland,

Here we examine the most impactful battles in history that Vikings have had a hand in.

A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domine! “From the fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord.” This simple prayer was once on the lips of priests and parishioners across all of northern…

Make this viking people craft with paper, crayons, glue and scissors. Then color a map of the Viking raiding and trading routes along with some settlements.

While we usually think of the Vikings as travelers and raiders, they did not in fact live on their longboats or in military camps. Read more

Founded in the late 10th century, the Jomsvikings were a Scandinavian warrior brotherhood

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Even well-intentioned books for children can romanticize (or demonize) Native Americans. But better materials exist.

Explore the stirring saga of Viking raids on England, from the notorious Lindisfarne attack to the battles that reshaped history.