1,000 YEAR OLD VIKING CAMP | L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS National Historic Site Newfoundland

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  • Опубликовано: 17 янв 2025

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  • @GreenerGrass
    @GreenerGrass 3 года назад +13

    L'Anse aux Meadows is so high on my list of places to visit. This video is awesome! Thanks!!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Thanks Jeb, that means a lot to us 😀
      Hope you'll make it up there soon! 🇨🇦

    • @houseofsolomon2440
      @houseofsolomon2440 6 месяцев назад

      Same ~ aiming for August
      🌿🌲🌳🌲🌿🌾🌳
      Such a cool site☆

  • @melissarobinson9618
    @melissarobinson9618 3 года назад +7

    Yay! A moose! Finally! That is your reward for getting up without coffee
    I always love learning with you guys; closing the circle of humanity, that seems more important than who got to the Americas first.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Hahaha YES on the moose sighting! In fact, we saw three so far, although none of them were close enough for us to observe!

  • @NovellieShan
    @NovellieShan 2 года назад +5

    There is a saying in Nova Scotia, "Red in the morning sailor's be warned, Red at night sailor's delight." By the look of that sky it certainly looks like a storm is on the horizon Glad you had a wonderful visit!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  2 года назад +4

      That's the truth. We had a big rainy day following our visit in L'anse Aux Meadows, so that's an amazing observation!

  • @winwinogaming
    @winwinogaming 6 месяцев назад +2

    That's a really interesting perspective about completing the circle. Great video!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 🙏😊

  • @allasonsev6858
    @allasonsev6858 2 года назад +4

    Great jobs both of you on presenting Newfoundland and Labrador. I feel love for history and nature as well as people who made places so significant.
    I will follow you more in your explorations of this remote but spectacular corner of Canada.
    I plan to be in both Labrador and N. F. In July 2023. 👍👍👍🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our presentation of Newfoundland and Labrador. It's a truly unique and beautiful corner of Canada with so much history and natural beauty to explore. I hope your trip to both Labrador and Newfoundland in July 2023 was absolutely wonderful and that you had the opportunity to immerse yourself in all the amazing experiences these regions have to offer. If you have any stories or insights from your trip, feel free to share them. Wishing you many more fantastic adventures in the future! 🌄🌊🚗🇨🇦

  • @R32R38
    @R32R38 3 года назад +10

    It's quite interesting that the camp is *literally* 1,000 years old.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад +2

      It is! 😀

    • @robertokandal
      @robertokandal 8 месяцев назад

      I thought houses in that camp were made 3 years ago,,

  • @arby3856
    @arby3856 2 года назад +1

    I am applying for a residency in Canada, Newfoundland to reside. your vids were very interesting and I am really glad I was able to get a hold of your channel. Thank you for the vids, it makes me love newfoundland labrador even more! stay safe guys and hope we could meet some time

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our videos have been helpful and enjoyable for you. Best of luck with your residency application in Newfoundland and Labrador - it's a beautiful place with a lot to offer. If you ever have any questions or need more information about the area, feel free to reach out. And who knows, maybe our paths will cross someday! Stay safe and all the best with your plans. 🌊🏞️🇨🇦

  • @samanthaanderson5345
    @samanthaanderson5345 Год назад +1

    I remember visiting this place back in 2016!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  Год назад

      Beautiful, wasn't it? ❤️

    • @robertokandal
      @robertokandal 8 месяцев назад

      for what you will seen no scientific or hsiotrical presence of vilkings there, cause vikings never been there.

  • @edcarter2952
    @edcarter2952 3 года назад +2

    Great Video and you have convinced me to put this I my itinerary when visiting the Rock!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Oh absolutely! The whole island is a special place, but L'Anse aux Meadows is an extra special spot!

  • @vanstertails6509
    @vanstertails6509 3 года назад +2

    Soooooo interesting! You guys are delightful, love your style.

  • @melissathibodeau5816
    @melissathibodeau5816 2 года назад +1

    we were told that it was originally L'anse aux méduses - French for Jellyfish Cove and over time it became L'anse aux meadows. I adored my trip to Newfoundland in 2000. The province was in celebration mode to commemorate the anniversary. With Regattas comprising of Viking ships, originals and replicas... So awesome.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  Год назад +1

      That's a fascinating tidbit about the origin of the name "L'anse aux Meadows"! Language and names often evolve over time, and it's interesting to learn about the different interpretations and stories behind them.
      It sounds like your trip to Newfoundland in 2000 was quite special, especially with the celebrations and regattas commemorating the anniversary. The province certainly has a rich history and unique cultural events that make it a memorable destination for visitors. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your time there and had the opportunity to experience such unique celebrations.

  • @erikturcotte
    @erikturcotte 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for showing us! I was wondering about going there next summer.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Absolutely - you need to visit it for sure!

  • @lisapellitier2450
    @lisapellitier2450 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful as usual.

  • @TheTravelLifeMama
    @TheTravelLifeMama 3 года назад +3

    That's funny that you mentioned not seeing moose. When I was in Newfoundland a few years ago I saw no moose at all. I see more moose where I am in Northern Ontario. I didn't have a RUclips channel back when I went to Newfoundland so I would love to go back to document how beautiful it is. You guys do a good job at showing that. I am definitely adding Vinland to my list

    • @R32R38
      @R32R38 3 года назад

      I had heard that Newfoundland has a very large moose population because it has no wolves to keep them in check. Apparently not.

    • @TheTravelLifeMama
      @TheTravelLifeMama 3 года назад

      @@R32R38 I believe you are right. Everyone warned me about driving around in Newfoundland to watch out for moose but I didnt see any. I am sure they are there though I just didnt see them. Maybe next trip I will be lucky

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Definitely come back to Newfoundland and see the Western Peninsula up to L'Anse aux Meadows 😀🇨🇦

    • @newfie1275
      @newfie1275 3 года назад +1

      Night time is when you would probably encounter moose in Newfoundland especially between Corner brook and Gander. My wife hit one a few years ago coming home from work at night causing over $5000 of damage to our car.

    • @TheTravelLifeMama
      @TheTravelLifeMama 3 года назад +1

      @@newfie1275 oh I hope she was OK after that. We have alot of moose here in Northern Ontario as well, and yes at night time they are more of a hazard

  • @clubcocotravels
    @clubcocotravels 2 года назад +1

    Love the circle of human life meeting up!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  2 года назад

      It's a fascinating fact for sure 😀

    • @EdinburghFive
      @EdinburghFive 2 года назад

      There is a wee bit of an error with the idea that people finally closed the "circle of human life" at L'Anse aux Meadows. That would have occurred either in Greenland, Baffin Island, or even the Labrador coast before the Norse lived on the island of Newfoundland. Greenland had been settled for 35 years before L'Anse aux Meadows was established.

  • @EdinburghFive
    @EdinburghFive 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @blaze7543
    @blaze7543 3 года назад +2

    Yall should visit Clarenville :)

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      We did - although it wasn't a highlight in our video, it was a part of the Terra Nova video here
      ruclips.net/video/iBv-uQb1kVE/видео.html

    • @blaze7543
      @blaze7543 3 года назад +1

      @@theRTWguys Another place is Carbonear its a small town but if you find the right spots its beautiful. Theres a trail nearby the entry of freshwater and when you get to the end you get a nice cliff of beautiful ocean water. I wish i could describe better but its beautiful when you find the spots. Have fun yall! ill keep supporting

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Thank you! We will be back sooner than later ❤️

    • @blaze7543
      @blaze7543 3 года назад +1

      @@theRTWguys Anytime yall. Stay safe!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      Thank you 😀

  • @andrewrolfe4334
    @andrewrolfe4334 3 года назад +1

    Good video

  • @annamosier1950
    @annamosier1950 2 года назад +1

    wow

  • @ninic893
    @ninic893 Год назад +1

    Such an amazing video. Thank you. I am planning this summer. I see you did the trail early hours. Is it 24 hours open? And how long do you recommend spending there. I am thinking 2.5 hours. Appreciate your response and can’t wait for more videos. Thank you 😊

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  Год назад

      The trail is technically part of the complex - while the visitor's center has regular opening hours, there were locals and users that are exploring the ground before its opening hour. It maybe technically closed, but it is not enforced.

    • @ninic893
      @ninic893 Год назад

      @@theRTWguys thank you 😊

  • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
    @kasperkjrsgaard1447 8 месяцев назад +1

    When living in Greenland a 1000 years ago, Vinland was the closest source to timber and fur. I’m convinced that the Norse took several travels to and from Greenland to the parts now known as the United States. Follow the big rivers and I’m sure that more settlements will be discovered.
    I know that large pre-historic cities have been found in the Amazones by satelite pictures. It’s not impossible that the Norse settlements could be found in North America by using the same technique.

    • @houseofsolomon2440
      @houseofsolomon2440 6 месяцев назад

      Always seeking the next big thing 🛶⛵️

    • @JohnDove-d8d
      @JohnDove-d8d 6 месяцев назад

      No. That didn't happen. They had one settlement in Canada and many in Greenland. But many of these were snowbird settlements which were only sporadically inhabited by passers through.

    • @JohnDove-d8d
      @JohnDove-d8d 6 месяцев назад

      The first *permanent* settlement built by the descendants of Vikings was the New Sweden Delaware group in 1637.

    • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
      @kasperkjrsgaard1447 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@JohnDove-d8d
      There was permanent Norse settlements on Greenland for more than 400 years. I wouldn’t call that sporadically.

    • @JohnDove-d8d
      @JohnDove-d8d 6 месяцев назад

      @@kasperkjrsgaard1447 No but those permanent setters in Greenland and Scandinavia also had snowbird villages which weren't continuously inhabited, such as in Canada. It's very interesting but we ought not let it get out of hand, these ideas of Nordic settlement on a large scale in mainland North America before 1637 is in fact an affront to the Algonquian peoples.

  • @mrBadTiming
    @mrBadTiming 3 года назад +1

    I believe in the summer they have actors re-enacting how it was in days of old

  • @allanhumphreys4072
    @allanhumphreys4072 3 года назад +2

    Great timing on the video considering that the location recently made the news as it is now verified to be as old as advertised. Sorry Chris, but we got here first 😎
    Great video as always Guys !
    Thanks for sharing !

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      LOL Absolutely 😹
      Thanks Allan!

    • @aveekbh
      @aveekbh 3 года назад

      Did they have replicas of the tree stumps that were used to establish the date?
      If not, I guess they will have them soon.

    • @allanhumphreys4072
      @allanhumphreys4072 3 года назад

      @@aveekbh they were able to establish the date from a solar event that occurred around hat time and using carbon dating from some of the materials found

  • @rvboondocker2559
    @rvboondocker2559 2 года назад +2

    Thanks guys! This place has been on my list for about 20 years and still have not made it out there. It sounds like most things are reproductions? Is there much that is authentic?

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  2 года назад

      Nothing is authentic, as far as the Viking village. They found authentic artifacts, and all are on display inside there museum.
      Definitely a must see sight!

  • @joenicholas449
    @joenicholas449 2 года назад +1

    We have the same camps in nova Scotia , I live very close to one .

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  2 года назад +1

      Oh nice - which camp is it in NS?

    • @joenicholas449
      @joenicholas449 2 года назад

      @@theRTWguys yes , they are several , even workshops that were only for that reason . It was said that all elders who couldn't travel no more would stay in this village tell there passing along with 7 to 10 family to stay yearly with them , people will travel far and wide to get knowledge at this camp , and our Island that's shaped like two pyramids has a burial ground on top of it , few kms down is a very large burial mound .

    • @EdinburghFive
      @EdinburghFive 2 года назад

      There are Viking camps in Nova Scotia?

    • @joenicholas449
      @joenicholas449 2 года назад

      @@EdinburghFive market as unknown

    • @EdinburghFive
      @EdinburghFive 2 года назад

      What does that mean?

  • @janelaughbaum8265
    @janelaughbaum8265 Год назад

    what time year was your trip

  • @martihetrick609
    @martihetrick609 7 месяцев назад +1

    I wish have a van to live -travel

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  7 месяцев назад

      It's definitely a completely different lifestyle than most people have 😉

  • @lc1371
    @lc1371 3 года назад +2

    Looks like it’s a fairy garden!

  • @bonbonvegabon
    @bonbonvegabon Год назад +1

    Dress warm, its freezing up there even in the dead of summer

  • @VikingNorway-pb5tm829
    @VikingNorway-pb5tm829 Год назад

    We did :) Hei å hå

  • @carolynadams1249
    @carolynadams1249 2 года назад

    Your Newfie comedy hasn’t diminished in all the years you lived abroad….lol

  • @JohnDove-d8d
    @JohnDove-d8d 6 месяцев назад

    The old Norse were not a sedentary culture, they were a nomadic people who made many settlements in different places that were never built with intent for permanent continuous living, they were the snowbirds of pre colonial North America.

  • @nordichelicopteraviators
    @nordichelicopteraviators 6 месяцев назад

    Viking is a profession as RUclipsr is.
    This was Norse tradesman/people.

  • @thomasucc
    @thomasucc 8 месяцев назад

    It was the Irish who got there first and the vikings took all the credit

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  8 месяцев назад

      It definitely wasn't something I've ever heard before. Any links to the articles of Irish connections that you mentioned?

  • @littledove1292
    @littledove1292 3 месяца назад

    omg imigrient tryn to tell about canada dammmmmm

  • @mikekenney8362
    @mikekenney8362 Год назад

    If you pursue the the theory that Columbus was Portuguese, maybe even native born, and a disciple of Henry the Navigator, you’ll understand he could have come to America by design, not mistake. He may have had maps that could trace to the Templars presence in the Crusades. There’s evidence of such, but hardly conclusive. Vikings dragged their ships across the Russian steppes, from river to river. Why would we think they would stop at the mouth of the St Lawrence? Poppycock say some. Yeah but they said the same thing about L’anse aux Meadows

    • @EdinburghFive
      @EdinburghFive Год назад

      Columbus was not Portuguese.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  Год назад

      You've brought up a fascinating and widely debated topic in history! The theory that Columbus was Portuguese and potentially had access to advanced navigation knowledge is intriguing. The possibility that he intentionally reached the Americas, possibly with the assistance of maps related to the Templars' activities, adds an element of strategic planning to his voyages.
      The parallels drawn to the Vikings and their settlement in L'Anse aux Meadows show that history often surprises us, and what might have once seemed unlikely can indeed have substantial historical roots. Such debates and discussions contribute to the ongoing exploration of history's mysteries. The quest for a deeper understanding of Columbus' journeys and motivations continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this intriguing subject! 🌍📜🗺️

    • @EdinburghFive
      @EdinburghFive Год назад

      Where is there evidence the Templars were in the the New World? Writings from Pohl, or Bradley, the Newport Tower, or even the Curse of Oak Island nonsense?

  • @michaelgill5673
    @michaelgill5673 2 года назад

    Your in Canada and you should be drinking Tim Hortons Coffee eh,

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  2 года назад

      Lol the nearest one from L'anse Aux Meadows was in St. Anthony - about an hour away north ⬆️

  • @JVsMusicalSoundscapes
    @JVsMusicalSoundscapes 2 года назад

    According to the Norse sagas, the glorious 'circle of humanity' was closed when these Vikings surprised and murdered a handful of indigenous people discovered under a bunch of canoes. That's something to be proud of.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  2 года назад

      Wow that's brutal 😔

    • @EdinburghFive
      @EdinburghFive 2 года назад

      Doubtful the event of closing the 'circle of humanity' took place at L'Anse aux Meadows. Given the Norse had been in Greenland for 35 years by the establishment of L'Anse aux Meadows, they would have encountered Dorset people either in Greenland, Baffin Island, or even Labrador first.

  • @robertokandal
    @robertokandal 8 месяцев назад

    PROPAGANDA and lies is big.. business.

  • @GeorgeHutchins
    @GeorgeHutchins Год назад

    Who is your friend, an Eskimo?