50+ Facts That Will Change the Way You Watch Netflix’s “Vikings”
Meet the First Viking to Journey to Greenland
Erik the Red is the famous father of Leif Erikson, who embarked on a momentous voyage to Greenland. He was exiled from Iceland around 982 AD for his fiery temper and ensuing conflicts.
Erik the Red set his sights on the verdant lands to the west and is credited with establishing the first Norse settlements in Greenland. His vivid descriptions of the lush Greenlandic landscape enticed many to follow, later founding communities that thrived for centuries.
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