The True Story of Thorfinn Karlsefni: Vinland Saga Explorer
- Author
- Ollie
- Published
- Thu 12 Jan 2023
- Episode Link
- None
Discover the life of Thorfinn Karlsefni, an Icelandic explorer and aristocrat from the late 10th century. Known from the show Vinland Saga, Thorfinn led Norse expeditions to Vinland in coastal North America. Learn about his adventurous journeys and encounters as recounted in the Saga of the Greenlanders and the Saga of Erik the Red.
00:00: Introduction00:50: Chapter 1 - Early Life02:18: Chapter 2 - An Extraordinary Journey05:01: Chapter 3 - Encounters with the Indigenous07:39: Chapter 4 - After Vinland
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