Ragnar Lothbrok and the Norse Discovery of Vinland

Long before Columbus, Norse explorers reached North America. In this episode, Lucas and Luna follow the sagas that tell of Leif Erikson's Vinland — the land of wild grapes. They trace the journey from Brattahlíð in Greenland to L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, examining the archaeological evidence that confirms the sagas. Along the way, they grapple with the mysterious Skrælingar encounters, the failed attempts at settlement, and the enduring question of just how far south the Norse actually sailed. This is a story of ambition, conflict, and the edges of the known world.

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