The Vikings established two outposts in Greenland: one along the fjords of the southwest coast, known historically as the Eastern Settlement, where Gardar is located, and a smaller colony about ...

Church ruins from Norse Greenland's Eastern Settlement. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or ...

Eleven sank en route. Once in Greenland, the newcomers established two settlements on the island’s coast, named the Eastern and Western Settlements. According to the sagas, Erik settled in the ...