Fall of Civilizations Podcast 4. The Greenland Vikings - Land of the Midnight Sun
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Mar 24, 2019 Discover the incredible saga of the Greenland Vikings, who thrived in one of the harshest landscapes on Earth. Hear about their interactions with indigenous peoples and legendary explorers like Erik the Red. The podcast delves into the archaeological evidence of their mysterious disappearance and the impact of climate change. Explore their struggles with food shortages and their ultimate retreat from a world they once conquered. Concluding with themes of creation and destruction, it sheds light on a civilization's resilience against the odds.
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Mysterious Norseman
- In 1540, Norwegian sailors, blown off course to Greenland, found a dead Norseman in Inuit clothing.
- This sparked questions about his identity and origins.
Erik's Exile
- Erik the Red, exiled from Iceland for manslaughter, sailed west.
- He sought a mythical land, hoping for a new beginning.
Greenland's Naming
- Erik the Red, after exploring Greenland, returned to Iceland.
- He cleverly named the land "Greenland" to attract settlers.