Scenarios about 'norse exploration'
Norse exploration refers to the voyages of discovery and settlement undertaken by Norse seafarers from Scandinavia during the Viking Age (approximately 793-1066 CE). These maritime expeditions established colonies in the British Isles, Iceland, Greenland, and briefly North America (Vinland), demonstrating remarkable navigational skills using longships, solar compasses, and astronomical knowledge. The Norse exploration networks created important trade routes and cultural exchanges that significantly influenced European history and provide fascinating points of divergence for alternate history scenarios.
What If The Medieval Warm Period Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Medieval Warm Period never happened, potentially reshaping European expansion, agricultural development, and the course of civilizations across the Northern Hemisphere.
What If The Vikings Established Permanent Settlements in North America?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Norse settlements in Vinland flourished and developed into permanent colonies, transforming the cultural, political, and technological landscape of North America centuries before Columbus.