4. The Norse in Greenland: Vikings on Thin Ice
Long before Columbus, Viking settlers carved out a home in Greenland’s icy wilderness. For nearly 500 years, Norse farms and churches dotted the landscape—then, suddenly, they vanished. Historians believe a blend of climate change, dwindling resources, and isolation forced their mysterious disappearance. Like Roanoke and other lost colonies, the fate of Greenland’s Vikings reminds us how even the most resilient pioneers can be undone by forces beyond their control. Further reading: History.com.
