Norse Legends

Viking Navigation: How Norse Explorers Sailed Without Compasses

Discover how Vikings navigated the open seas without compasses using sunstones, stars, bird patterns, and ancient oral traditions. Explore their remarkable techniques and legendary voyages

Raids and Beyond: Viking Influence Across Europe

Discover how Viking culture shaped Europe beyond the raids—exploring their lasting influence on England, Ireland, France, and Eastern Europe through language, cities, trade, and royal dynasties. A fascinating look at...

The Saga of Erik the Red

Erik the Red's Saga stands as a testament to the adventurous spirit of the Norse people and their remarkable voyages across the Atlantic. It not only narrates the discovery and...

Viking Traders: From Scandinavia to Byzantium

The Viking trade routes were far more than mere pathways for goods—they were bridges between worlds. By connecting Scandinavia to Byzantium and beyond, the Vikings helped shape the economic and...

Leif Erikson The Viking who Discovered America

Leif Erikson is one of the most famous Norse figures in the world. His legacy lives on through many statues and even a day in his honor. This is the story...

The Vikings in America

Learn more about the first Europeans to ever set foot in the Americas, the Vikings!

Who Was Erik the Red?

Erik Torvaldsson, better known as Erik the Red is the founder of the first continuous settlement in Greenland. But who was Erik the Red? A brawly neighbor, a visionary settler...

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Norse Legends

Viking Navigation: How Norse Explorers Sailed Without Compasses