To: IronKros
I think the idea that Vikings got to North America (Canada) first has been accepted for a long time. At least as long as I’ve been around. (Disclaimer - all my grandparents were born in Norway!).
The idea that they made it all the way inland to Minnesota has been in question. Although I guess the idea that the farmer faked it seems to be ruled out now.
15 posted on
12/02/2009 12:13:37 PM PST by
21twelve
(Drive Reality out with a pitchfork if you want , it always comes back.)
To: 21twelve
We went to a Viking/Norseman exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. They had maps there showing just how far inland the Vikings make it. Minnesota was listed as settled.
Maybe they had a disclaimer I didn't see about how this wasn't the consensus.
18 posted on
12/02/2009 12:35:01 PM PST by
IronKros
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