#6: Vikings in America Before Columbus
Contrary to popular belief, Vikings under Leif Eriksson’s leadership might have set foot in America 500 years before Columbus. However, solid proof remains elusive. Erik the Red, Leif’s father, famed for his travels, paved the way.
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A pioneer, Erik the Red, founded the first European settlement in Greenland. Inspired by his father, he possibly sailed from Iceland to Canada, encouraging his son, Leif Eriksson, to venture into new territories, continuing the family legacy of exploration.