Vinland: The Vikings Who Reached America Before Columbus
Published: July 12, 2026
Duration: 8:50
Around 1000 CE, Leif Erikson and other Norse explorers reached North America, establishing a settlement known as Vinland. Long before Columbus, Vikings from Greenland explored and briefly lived in what is now Canada.
Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux Meadows confirms these journeys, proving that Vikings were the first Europeans to set foot in the Americas.
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the sagas, the discoveries, and the reasons why the Vikings ultimately left Vinland behind.
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Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux Meadows confirms these journeys, proving that Vikings were the first Europeans to set foot in the Americas.
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the sagas, the discoveries, and the reasons why the Vikings ultimately left Vinland behind.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.
🎧 The Strange His...