Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Archaeological evidence shows that Vikings crossed the oceans in their iconic longships and visited many foreign lands. To the west, they established settlements in Iceland and Greenland, and eventually, a base was established at L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada.
A study conducted by scientists’ solar storm activity and archaeology confirms Icelandic Sagas and Vikings were present in the Americas in 1021 A.D.
Archaeological finds enable us to piece together ancient history, but some objects raise more questions than answers. Sometimes, artifacts can be genuine, but their story poses a mystery. In this article, we will discuss some intriguing and authentic Viking artifacts discovered in Canada that puzzled scientists.
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