FAQ About Leif Erikson
Why isn't Leif Erikson as well-known as Christopher Columbus?
Leif Erikson is less well-known than Christopher Columbus for several reasons. Primarily, Erikson's discoveries did not lead to immediate, sustained European colonization, unlike Columbus, whose voyages initiated long-lasting European contact with the Americas. Additionally, Erikson's exploits were recorded in sagas that became widely known only centuries after they were written.
