Norse exploration

Norse exploration refers to the voyages and expansions by Scandinavian seafarers—Vikings—during the late 8th to early 11th centuries. Driven by search for new land, trade routes, and resources, Norse explorers traveled across the North Atlantic, reaching places like Iceland, Greenland, and even North America (L'Anse aux Meadows). They also ventured into Eastern Europe, Russia, and parts of the British Isles. Their advanced ships and maritime skills allowed them to navigate vast ocean distances, establishing settlements and trade networks that significantly influenced the regions they encountered.