This illustration dates to around 1846 and shows the Northmen discovering grapes in Vinland. Vinland is an old Norse term for the area of coastal North America explored by the Norse Vikings. On such Viking was Leif Erikson (Ericson) who landed there around 1000 A.D. Vinland, or Vineland, reflects the rich soil that allowed for the growing of grapes.
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This illustration dates to around 1846 and shows the Northmen discovering grapes in Vinland. Vinland is an old Norse term for the area of coastal North America explored by the Norse Vikings. On such Viking was Leif Erikson (Ericson) who landed there around 1000 A.D. Vinland, or Vineland, reflects the rich soil that allowed for the growing of grapes.

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UMG25A05_376

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Droits gérés

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51,3Mo (4,5Mo) / 40,1cm x 32,0cm / 4740 x 3782 (300dpi)

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Northmen grapes Vinland grapes Vinland Norse Vikings Vinland grapes Vikings New World age of discovery 11th century

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