Disputed Origins
First Europeans in the Americas
Circa 1000 CEL'Anse aux Meadows, CanadaLeif Erikson
The Experience
Norse settlers built a short-lived North Atlantic outpost.
Impact
Archaeology revised the accepted chronology of transatlantic contact.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
c. 1000
Place
L'Anse aux Meadows, Canada
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