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Vikings in North America? Here’s what we really know

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Now that the purple and gold Vikings have been eliminated from the NFL playoffs, it’s safe to share a story about the other vikings without causing confusion. Did you know it’s widely believed Icelandic explorer Leif Erickson was the actual first European to set foot on North America? He did it at least a couple

Read & Share   sourced from: National Geographic

New evidence of Viking life in America?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A new discovery has revealed that the Vikings may have travelled hundreds of miles further into North America than previously thought. And the manner in which the discovery was made may surprise you.

Read & Share   sourced from: BBC News