The Norse settlement of America: Thorfinn's expedition, part 2 of 3
Channel: Ancient Literature Dude
Date: 2021-06-28

A fascinating episode in both Norse and American history. Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson was an Icelandic explorer who, around 1010, followed Leif Eriksson's route to Vinland in an attempt to establish a settlement there. His exploits are documented in Grœnlendinga saga and Eiríks saga rauða: the Vinland Sagas.

The translation in the video is that of Einar Haugen.



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