Travel back to the Viking Age to uncover the remnants of a thousand-year-old Norse encampment. We’ll hear about their incredible journey from Greenland to northern Newfoundland from a diverse group of experts including historians, archaeologists, and interpreters at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

Learn more: 

• L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/meadows 
• Google Arts and Culture Exhibition: https://g.co/arts/zsrgMj8ex1cQe5yK7
• Plan your visit: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/meadows/visit 
• UNESCO page: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/4/
• National Film Board documentaries:
• The Man Who Discovered America: https://www.nfb.ca/film/man_discovered_america 
• The Vinland Mystery: https://www.nfb.ca/film/vinland_mystery/

Do you have a suggestion for a new National Historic Person, Site or Event? We’d love to hear it! Visit https://parks.canada.ca/commemorate for details on how to submit a nomination.

A transcript and bibliography for this episode is available on our website: https://parks.canada.ca/recollections