How Erik the Red founded the first permanent settlements in Greenland

History · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover the story of Erik the Red, a famous Norseman who led the first permanent settlements in Greenland and indirectly facilitated the earliest recorded landings on American shores.

This video explores the life of Erik the Red, a prominent historical figure whose actions shaped the expansion of the Norse people. By establishing permanent settlements in Greenland, he created a foundation that indirectly led to the first recorded landings on American soil.

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