Why The Vikings ABANDONED America - The Dark History - DOCUMENTARY

In 1000AD a group of bold explorers, warriors, and settlers travel into the unknown and discover a continent. This is the story, narrated with 3D artwork, sound, and music in an immersive documentary experience.Show more

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Chapters:
00:00 🌍 The New World
The new world is a place of mystery and danger, with stories of lost ships, explorers, and vanished settlements.
Vikings led by Eric the Red first discover and establish the settlement of Leifsbudir in a bountiful land they call Markland or Vinland.
The Vikings face challenges such as wild animals, unknown beasts, witchcraft, disease, and dangerous tribes.

02:24 Leif Erickson's Expedition
Leif Erickson, inspired by his father Eric the Red, assembles a crew to venture into Vinland in the year 1000 A.D.
The perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean is filled with unpredictable storms, the dangers of sea creatures, and the constant threat of getting lost at sea.
The Vikings finally reach Vinland, experiencing the awe of the land's abundance and natural resources.

05:10 🌲 Arriving in An Unknown World
The Vikings set up camp in Vinland, building homes and exploring the lush forests, vibrant meadows, and serene lakes.
As they establish their presence, a sense of isolation grows, accompanied by unfamiliar sounds and a feeling that something is amiss.
The promise of the land becomes clearer, but an underlying tension emerges.

06:18 New Encounters
The Vikings encounter indigenous people, described as "Skraelings," leading to initial peaceful interactions.
Successful trade and limited communication occur between the Vikings and the indigenous people.
Tensions rise, leading to a battle between the Vikings and a larger fleet of indigenous canoes.

09:36 ⚔️ Boiling Point
A fierce battle ensues between the Vikings and indigenous people, resulting in casualties on both sides.
The Vikings manage to repel the indigenous attackers, but the cost is high, marking a turning point in their perception of the new world.
Different accounts, including one in The Saga of the Greenlanders, suggest darker narratives of deception and madness.

11:02 Consequences & Alternate History
The battle highlights the precarious nature of the Vikings' presence in the new world, surrounded and outnumbered by hostile tribes.
Accounts from The Saga of the Greenlanders suggest internal conflicts and deception as factors in the downfall of Norse expeditions.
Speculation arises about what the world might have looked like if Norse expansion into North America had continued successfully.

13:54 🌍 End of the Norse Frontier
The Norse presence in North America comes to an end, and evidence of later Norse expeditions remains debated.
Imagining an alternate history where Norse dominance in North America continued raises questions about trade, conflicts, and cultural interactions.
Centuries later, descendants of Viking explorers return to North America, this time alongside Norwegians, Swedes, Germans, and English.

15:41 Legacy and Possibilities
We conclude by posing questions about hidden artifacts indicating further Viking presence and the legacy of their encounters with Native Americans.
Consideration is given to what might have transpired if Norse expansion had continued successfully in North America.