The Far Traveller
Eight Atlantic crossings marked the life of Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, a Viking explorer and the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages by 1050 AD.
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Eight Atlantic crossings marked the life of Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, a Viking explorer and the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages by 1050 AD.
Synopsis
Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, a Viking explorer, undertook eight Atlantic crossings during her lifetime, which ended around 1050 AD. Her travels spanned from Iceland to Greenland, North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles, and even the Vatican in Rome. The documentary recounts her rescue by Leif Erikson, known as Leif the Lucky, after a shipwreck. Through historical context and storytelling, the film illustrates the adventures and challenges faced by Gudrídur, a notable figure in the age of exploration.
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