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The Draken, a modern-day recreation of a Viking longship, successfully retraced the ancient Norse voyage to North America, facing a challenging transatlantic journey before a near-disaster upon arriving in Newfoundland. After making repairs, the crew visited the historical L'Anse aux Meadows site, the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America. Scientific research highlighted in the film proved that Vikings arrived in 1021 AD and traveled extensively beyond the settlement, interacting with Indigenous peoples. The Draken continued its voyage deep into the continent via the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, demonstrating that Viking ships could have reached as far as Chicago. The quest concluded in New York City, proving what was possible for the ancient explorers using their historical technology. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 📺 Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. https://historyhit.com/subscribe Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email [email protected].