Eleanor Barrowclough
Historian and saga specialist focused on Norse literature and Viking Age narratives, contributing analysis on Leif Erikson, the Vinland sagas, and Norse Greenland.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 47min
The Origins of Greenland
Eleanor Barrowclough, a Norse literature expert, and Robert Ricks, a historian focused on Norse settlements, delve into the fascinating origins of Greenland. They explore Leif Erikson's legacy through the Vinland sagas and Eric the Red’s journey to name the land. The discussion uncovers the settlers’ harsh realities, their farming lifestyles, and trade practices. Robert also examines the eerie disappearance of these Norse settlers, linking it to climate change and market shifts, while contrasting myths about their culture's persistence.
