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15 Places The Vikings Menaced Throughout The Ages

Darren January 29, 2026 6 min

14. Greenland

14. Greenland
Vikings led by Erik the Red founded Greenland settlements, shaping North Atlantic exploration history.

Vikings, under Erik the Red, established settlements in Greenland around the year 985. Though not a raid, this migration reflected their adventurous spirit and influenced the history of North Atlantic exploration. Norse remains are still found in Greenland today (via UNESCO World Heritage).

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