The Vikings are well-known seafaring people that lived from the late 8th century to the early 11th century. They are well-established in history as warriors, explorers, and traders. In fact, they are the first ones to discover America long before Christopher Columbus did.
Most people would think of Vikings as savages who were ravaging different villages for treasures and women. But there is more to them than their violent and feared reputation. Read on to discover the truth about the Vikings and their culture.
The Vikings arrived in America before Christopher Columbus
As we mentioned earlier, the Vikings were actually the first to discover America. In fact, they were able to find America about 500 years before Christopher Columbus did. However, there is still no conclusive evidence to establish this.
Source: Herald Weekly
According to the Vikings, the first group of Europeans that stepped foot on North American soil is a group of Vikings led by Leif Eriksson. He is the son of Erik the Red, a famous traveler who sailed from Iceland to Canada. Erik the Red was the one who established the first European settlement of Greenland.