Read the biography of Leif Erikson the 11th century explorer who may have discovered the Americas. ... with various locations on the North American coast identified. In 1963, ...

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, backed by an unanimous Congress, proclaimed Oct. 9 “Leif Erikson Day” in commemoration of the earliest arrival of a European on North American Soil. +3 ...

The real Leif Erikson and Freydis Eiríksdóttir did travel to the “Golden Land” but not together – Freydis arrived there after ...

But Leif Erikson really sailed to North America, around 1000 AD where he established L'anse Aux Meadows, a charming little village on the coast of Newfoundland.

He is Leif Erikson, son of Erik the Red and, according to many, the first European to set foot on North America. If the soul of Leif Erikson were to materialize inside his statue for a day, much ...

Leif Erikson’s foray into North America began over a thousand years ago—long before Columbus’s 1492 journey. Read on to find out more about the intrepid explorer. 1. Leif Erikson’s story ...

Leif Erikson (Radio Edit) You're Dead to Me Greg Jenner is joined in the 11th century by Dr Eleanor Barraclough and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe to learn about legendary Viking explorer Leif Erikson.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio - If the notion that it's October already leaves you too restless for yard work, it might be because we're on the cusp of Leif Erikson Day. Joan Rusek, Sun News  While ...

A thousand years ago Leif Eriksson sailed west. That he and his party made land somewhere along the North American coast is pretty much a given, but where they landed has long been a subject of ...

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, backed by an unanimous Congress, proclaimed Oct. 9 “Leif Erikson Day” in commemoration of the earliest arrival of a European on North American Soil. +3 ...