Technically, Columbus never stepped foot on the actual North American continent.
No matter, the strategy of the Columbus Mission was to “prove” to the Muslims in Spain that God and Jesus was the true God. The New World discovery was a demoralizing factor. Records indicate that Columbus himself was in attendance when the Muslim Prince kissed the ring as part of the surrender.
The Vikings definitely made it along the Ohio River and had presence up the Great Miami River. Probably trade presence.
The DNA of the true Miami (Ohio) Indians should be studied for Viking influence.
Technically, Columbus never stepped foot on the actual North American continent.
No matter, the strategy of the Columbus Mission was to “prove” to the Muslims in Spain that God and Jesus was the true God. The New World discovery was a demoralizing factor. Records indicate that Columbus himself was in attendance when the Muslim Prince kissed the ring as part of the surrender.
The Vikings definitely made it along the Ohio River and had presence up the Great Miami River. Probably trade presence.
The DNA of the true Miami (Ohio) Indians should be studied for Viking influence.
There used to be talk of blue-eyed Eskimos of Viking origin:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blond_Eskimos
Contemporary scientists deny it but they would wouldn't they.