The Viking Who Discovered America | Viking Exploration Before Columbus | True History of Vinland

n the year 1000 AD, a fearless Viking named Leif Erikson set sail across the icy Atlantic Ocean and discovered America — 500 years before Columbus! This documentary explores the true Viking history, from Norse exploration to the discovery of Vinland, and the first Norse settlement in Newfoundland at L’Anse aux Meadows. Who was Leif Erikson, the son of Erik the Red? How did the Vikings in America survive the freezing North Atlantic voyage? Dive into the Norse sagas, Viking Age exploration, and ancient discoveries that changed the world long before the Age of Discovery began. ⚔️ Discover the real story behind the Viking explorer who found the New World — and how history almost forgot him. 🌍 Topics Covered: • Leif Erikson and the Norse exploration of North America • The discovery of Vinland and L’Anse aux Meadows • Viking voyages from Greenland to America • Ancient explorers before Columbus • Viking Age history and Norse sagas Music Credits: Music: Trap by Soundridemusic Link to Video: https://youtu.be/gWfvYW9Qlzk?si=QAImjC__U_PopO7h