i know that storyy its about one Viking who found greenland but tricked other people to settle there
the viking told everyone that the land he found is green.people spread that and greenland became its name.
actually it was called greenland because it was really green. When Erik the Red's vikings arrived in southern Greenland, there was land and even some forests, and it was quite similar to Norway. the vikings were between 2000 and 6000 settlers and mainly practiced sheep, cattle and pig farming, then they began to hunt walrus for trade and meat. it was quite prosperous until the 13th century when it gradually got worse, there was an episode of climatic cooling which caused a rise in water levels
which gradually eroded several hundred meters and made certain lands uncultivable. The Viking socio-economic model relied heavily on livestock and crops as well as maritime trade. Moreover, trade had become more difficult with the Norwegians and walrus ivory was no longer as prized. the settlements withered and the natives of Greenland began to attack the Viking settlers who abandoned most of their settlements. finally they disappeared at the beginning of the 15th century, and they were probably the last Vikings in the world to have preserved their culture and their language
which gradually eroded several hundred meters and made certain lands uncultivable. The Viking socio-economic model relied heavily on livestock and crops as well as maritime trade. Moreover, trade had become more difficult with the Norwegians and walrus ivory was no longer as prized. the settlements withered and the natives of Greenland began to attack the Viking settlers who abandoned most of their settlements. finally they disappeared at the beginning of the 15th century, and they were probably the last Vikings in the world to have preserved their culture and their language
@CSKA_Moscou said in #4:
> actually it was called greenland because it was really green.
Incorrect. It was called Greenland, as a way to encourage settlers to come. Basically it was false advertisment. Ment to encourage people to venture further, instead of settling in the harsh environment of Iceland.
Most "vikings" were the second, third born sons. Since they didn't have a claim on the inheritance, they had to search for their own fortune.
> When Erik the Red's vikings arrived in southern Greenland, there was land and even some forests, and it was quite similar to Norway.
No, far from the climate to Norway, nothing like the coasts and fjords of Norway. They didn't have the dirt and soil to sustain a farming settlement. The "forest" was small bushes at best. And not trees, as we would normally call them. But they had an abundance of fish.
So maybe they just liked Sushi? Salted and/or fermented sushi...?
> the vikings were between 2000 and 6000 settlers and mainly practiced sheep, cattle and pig farming, then they began to hunt walrus for trade and meat. it was quite prosperous until the 13th century
The Norse settlers in eastern Greenland, did bring domesticated animals, but Greenland was never prosperous, and the animals brought was most likely slaughtered for food in the winter, except possibly a few for milking, and for breading in the summer.
Not a sustainable environment for keeping livestock.
> when it gradually got worse, there was an episode of climatic cooling which caused a rise in water levels, which gradually eroded several hundred meters and made certain lands uncultivable.
Greenland was never really cultivated for farming.
Mainly because there ain't enough good soil.
A few crops is not enough to create prosperous settlements.
Humans can survive under harsh conditions, the Greenlandic norce settlers did just that, survive, not strive, just survive, until they left. (My theory is that the last settlers, properly arranged with the traders to ship them back to Europe, perhaps becoming a type of indentent servants, but this is just my theory, no one really knows what happened)
> actually it was called greenland because it was really green.
Incorrect. It was called Greenland, as a way to encourage settlers to come. Basically it was false advertisment. Ment to encourage people to venture further, instead of settling in the harsh environment of Iceland.
Most "vikings" were the second, third born sons. Since they didn't have a claim on the inheritance, they had to search for their own fortune.
> When Erik the Red's vikings arrived in southern Greenland, there was land and even some forests, and it was quite similar to Norway.
No, far from the climate to Norway, nothing like the coasts and fjords of Norway. They didn't have the dirt and soil to sustain a farming settlement. The "forest" was small bushes at best. And not trees, as we would normally call them. But they had an abundance of fish.
So maybe they just liked Sushi? Salted and/or fermented sushi...?
> the vikings were between 2000 and 6000 settlers and mainly practiced sheep, cattle and pig farming, then they began to hunt walrus for trade and meat. it was quite prosperous until the 13th century
The Norse settlers in eastern Greenland, did bring domesticated animals, but Greenland was never prosperous, and the animals brought was most likely slaughtered for food in the winter, except possibly a few for milking, and for breading in the summer.
Not a sustainable environment for keeping livestock.
> when it gradually got worse, there was an episode of climatic cooling which caused a rise in water levels, which gradually eroded several hundred meters and made certain lands uncultivable.
Greenland was never really cultivated for farming.
Mainly because there ain't enough good soil.
A few crops is not enough to create prosperous settlements.
Humans can survive under harsh conditions, the Greenlandic norce settlers did just that, survive, not strive, just survive, until they left. (My theory is that the last settlers, properly arranged with the traders to ship them back to Europe, perhaps becoming a type of indentent servants, but this is just my theory, no one really knows what happened)
@ew-pawn said in #2:
> i know that storyy its about one Viking who found greenland but tricked other people to settle there
This is the answer
> i know that storyy its about one Viking who found greenland but tricked other people to settle there
This is the answer
For example Iceland has greenery more than ice...
Because it doesn't sound right to call it "Icyland" when it was green before.
Fall of Civilization: Greenland Vikings
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lmbY-GrM8pI
This youtube channel, always gives out amazing documentaries.
(Disclaimer, this video may or may not, agree with what I wrote in #5, but it is very educational, and very well researched. So if anyone likes this specific topic, give it a listen)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lmbY-GrM8pI
This youtube channel, always gives out amazing documentaries.
(Disclaimer, this video may or may not, agree with what I wrote in #5, but it is very educational, and very well researched. So if anyone likes this specific topic, give it a listen)
It's called Greenland because those who live there are so friendly to the environment. It's the California of the North!
Okay, sure, I could be mistaken.
And I don't want to mistakenly imply that real estate in Greenland is remarkably expensive. That wouldn't be fair, if mistaken. And I simply don't know.
I did check to see if there is a Starbucks in Greenland.
I thought I'd found one -- but it turned out to be in Greenland, New Hampshire, I believe.
I don't think you'll find too many Vikings in California. I think they tend to hang around Minnesota more often.
So I'm getting less and less sure of my initial statement. I guess I'll have to retract it. And I do. This very moment.
Okay, sure, I could be mistaken.
And I don't want to mistakenly imply that real estate in Greenland is remarkably expensive. That wouldn't be fair, if mistaken. And I simply don't know.
I did check to see if there is a Starbucks in Greenland.
I thought I'd found one -- but it turned out to be in Greenland, New Hampshire, I believe.
I don't think you'll find too many Vikings in California. I think they tend to hang around Minnesota more often.
So I'm getting less and less sure of my initial statement. I guess I'll have to retract it. And I do. This very moment.