Eirik The Red has been until recently a hidden figure in the viking world, and overshadowed by his son "Leif Eirikson", who discovered America. BUT recently historian, and author Øystein Morten has tried to uncover the life of Leif Eiriksons father known as "Eirik The Red" who "Discovered" Greenland, which later led to the discovery of America by his son. Find out about this unknown Viking, and why there is so little written about him this week on "Well That Aged Well".

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