Vikings in America

Half a century ago, in They All Discovered America, Michael Boland identified what he called the “NEBC Principle” -- “No Europeans Before Columbus.” This is the general attitude of most professional academic historians and they tend to condemn any contrary discussion without even considering the alt......more

An excellent look at the history of the Greenland Vikings and the possible evidence of their presence in America. There is alot of newer finds that I was not aware of in the High Arctic which he talks about, which is exciting because if we are able someday to get more archaeological digs up there we......more

If you think Columbus was first you're absolutely wrong. If you though that one little trip to Newfoundland was the extent of the Viking visitations to North America you're going to be quite surprised as this book outlines the true scope of Viking exploration in the new world.......more

I've cobbled together a review of sorts here: [URL not allowed] In short - excellent book, really readable and thought provoking.......more

If you know nothing of recent historical and archeological findings this book is a good place to start. (Does anyone NOT think the Vikings settled in America?) Having said that the book stylistically is not a great read. And some of it reads like an academic with a bee in his bonnet. He missed some......more