Published Sep 29, 2021

Short Stuff: Exploring Irish Monk

Explore the intriguing legends and academic debates surrounding the potential pre-Viking explorations of Irish monks in North America, as Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant delve into petroglyph origins, Norse sagas, and the legendary journeys of Saint Brendan, blending myth with historical possibilities.

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Evidence InterpretationThe debate over the origins of American petroglyphs questions whether they are evidence of early Irish exploration or the work of indigenous peoples. Skepticism remains high as academics challenge the validity of claims linking these carvings to Irish monks.

Evidence Interpretation

Viking ExplorationJosh Clark and Chuck Bryant explore the possibility that Vikings were not the first Europeans to reach North America. They discuss the discovery of a Viking settlement in Newfoundland and the intriguing Norse sagas that suggest earlier visits by Irish monks.

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