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To: Shark24
And what was “Vinland” known for 1000 years ago?

Vinland is not a name for Scandinavia. Vinland was the name given to part of North America by the Icelandic Norseman Leif Eiríksson. And while many think the name stems from the Norse word for wine, it could also mean pasture or meadow and was likely the area surrounding the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in what is now eastern Canada.

15 posted on 11/10/2019 5:38:24 AM PST by MD Expat in PA (No. I am not a doctor nor have I ever played one on TV. The MD in my screen name stands for Maryland)
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To: MD Expat in PA

Oops, knew that, should have explained more that northern climate was warmer then. Thank you for clarifying though.


16 posted on 11/10/2019 5:48:19 AM PST by Shark24
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