December 3, 2025

Discover how Leif Erikson, the man who reached America 500 years before Columbus, was forged in fire and ice. Born the son of the infamous outlaw Erik the Red, his childhood in the harsh Greenland settlements taught him the skills that would lead to one of history's greatest discoveries.
The sagas say Leif Erikson "the Lucky" found a new world. But his journey began as the son of Erik the Red, a murderer exiled to Greenland. This is the story of the rugged, pioneering childhood that destined Leif not just to settle a new land, but to discover one.
Learn about the early life of Norse explorer Leif Erikson. This article details his upbringing as the son of Erik the Red, founder of Greenland's first settlements, and how the skills learned in this harsh environment prepared him for his historic voyage to Vinland (North America).

Видео December 3, 2025 канала Mr Holland Explorer