The article discusses the challenges faced by Vikings when they sailed across the Atlantic to reach America over 1,000 years ago. The journey was undertaken in difficult conditions, including stormy weather, huge waves, and icebergs. The Vikings navigated using the movements of birds, clouds, and the sun, and they had to deal with seasickness, lack of proper toilets, and bathing facilities. The article also highlights the fact that Vikings were the first to set foot in America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus, but they did not receive the same recognition because they did not conquer anything. The article is based on the experiences of the team behind the DR1 program ‘Togtet,’ which retraces the Viking journey to America.
Viking Journey to America: Challenges and Triumphs.
