Erikson Collection

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Leif Erikssen off the coast of Vineland in a Viking landing boat. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

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Greenland, Tunulliarfik, Qassiarsuk. Home to historic Brattahlid, Erik the Red's Eastern Settlement. Leif Erikson statue. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Brattahlid (Qassiarsuk). Viking Eastern Settlement, 10th century. Footprint of Thjodhild's Chapel ruins, first church in New World. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qassiarsuk. Brattahlid farm ruins from Erik the Red's 10th century Viking colony. Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qassiarsuk. Brattahlid farm ruins from Erik the Red's 10th century Viking colony. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

The Landing of the Vikings, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H. E
STC232164 The Landing of the Vikings, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Thorwald Eriksons Battle with the Indians, about AD 1003, (1877). Norse explorer Thorvald Eriksson fighting Native Americans

Leif Ericson Discovering America, (20th century). Artist: Per Krohg
Leif Ericson Discovering America, (20th century). Ericson (975-1020), an Icelandic explorer, is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot on the continent of North America

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Discovery of grapes by Leif Erikssons expedition, 1001 AD, leading to naming the new land Vinland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Exploring the intriguing world of Erik the Red and his Viking descendants, let's delve into Norse history. Erik the Red (DDE-90036607) was an Icelandic chieftain known for his red beard and expulsion from Iceland. He discovered Greenland (DDE-90036605) around AD 985, settling there with his followers. The saga continues with Leif Ericson (DDE-90036604), Erik's son, who is believed to have been the first European to reach North America around AD 1000. The Landing of the Vikings illustration (This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H. E. Marshall, 1917) depicts this momentous event. Thorvald Eriksen (DDE-90036595), another son of Erik, had a dramatic encounter with the Indians around AD 1003, as depicted in the painting "Thorwald Erikson's Battle with the Indians." Fast forward to the 16th century, the Swedes were roused by their hero, Gustavus Vasa (EXPL2A-00034), who led them to victory against the Danes in the Battle of Brunkeberg (EXPL2A-00306) in 1520. Rousing Swedish Folk, a painting by an unknown artist, captures the spirit of this triumphant moment. Join us as we continue to unravel the captivating tales of the Norse explorers and their indelible impact on history.