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By most historical accounts, the [[Norsemen|Norse]] reached [[Vinland]] around AD 1000, led by [[Leif Ericson|Leif Erikson]]. But the [[Order of the Ancients]] knows better. | By most historical accounts, the [[Norsemen|Norse]] reached [[Vinland]] around AD 1000, led by [[Leif Ericson|Leif Erikson]]. But the [[Order of the Ancients]] knows better. | ||
So where exactly was Vinland? West of {{Wiki|Greenland}} to be certain, but the {{Wiki|sagas}} also mention {{Wiki|Helluland}} and {{Wiki|Markland}} too. It was possibly in [[Modern times|modern day]] | So where exactly was Vinland? West of {{Wiki|Greenland}} to be certain, but the {{Wiki|sagas}} also mention {{Wiki|Helluland}} and {{Wiki|Markland}} too. It was possibly in [[Modern times|modern day]] [[Newfoundland]] or further to the south. [[Scholar]]s continue to debate. | ||
[[Category:Animus HR-8.5 database entries]] | [[Category:Animus HR-8.5 database entries]] | ||
[[Category:Database: Locations]] | [[Category:Database: Locations]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:16, 30 April 2021
By most historical accounts, the Norse reached Vinland around AD 1000, led by Leif Erikson. But the Order of the Ancients knows better.
So where exactly was Vinland? West of Greenland to be certain, but the sagas also mention Helluland and Markland too. It was possibly in modern day Newfoundland or further to the south. Scholars continue to debate.