Is there any evidence/theories on why the Vikings did not explore further South after landing in Canada/Vinland? I thought Timber was priceless in the Medieval period especially to seafarers like the Vikings? Would they have not explored more seeing how the area of Vinland was pretty barren in terms of forests?
Second, is the Sunstone an actual fact, do we know how it was made or is it existence still debated, how did it work?
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Two Viking related questions:
Is there any evidence/theories on why the Vikings did not explore further South after landing in Canada/Vinland? I thought Timber was priceless in the Medieval period especially to seafarers like the Vikings? Would they have not explored more seeing how the area of Vinland was pretty barren in terms of forests?
Second, is the Sunstone an actual fact, do we know how it was made or is it existence still debated, how did it work?