Disappearance of Norse people and arrival of a boat: How Greenland became part of Denmark
Nivedita Dash January 10, 2026 1:13 PM IST
The first Nordic presence in Greenland dates back to the late 10th century, when Erik the Red landed on the island. However, the Norse people disappeared by 1500 AD, and a boat arrived in Greenland from Denmark about 200 years later.