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Viking attempts to colonize North America began in the late 10th Century, when Norse sailors began exploring the northeast coast of North America.

L'Anse Aux Meadows, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, is an important site, which many experts believe proves Vikings settled in Canada around 1,000 years ago.

The themes of journey and expedition are central to literature and William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying centers on the journey of the Bundren family.

Grenada claims a total of 45 beaches, a stunning array of tropical bays and coves lapped by calm Caribbean waters to the west and Atlantic surf to the east.

The author of 'Vikings in America' claims that around 1,000 years ago, Vikings crossed the Atlantic and settled in America.

Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.

Dewey Dell experiences helplessness in the midst of both a male-dominated family and a male-dominated society in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying.

Four centuries before Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic from Spain, Leif Ericsson (c. 970-1020), a Nordic explorer, landed on the shores of North America.

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, perhaps the most famous battle of the Seven Years War between England and France (1756 - 1763) cost the French the entire continent.

Newfoundland photo books offer vivid, raw travel images that can help in planning an itinerary for a Newfoundland vacation.

For romance or relaxation, Grenada has it all, white sands, blue sea, emerald hills and some of the most luxurious hotels and villas in the Caribbean.

St. Lucia's highlights are its geography, weather, party scene, lifestyle, and food. This island is a must-see spot for any traveler.

From the ritzy La Samanna to the annual Festival of the Female Cooks, Guadeloupe offers an assortment of delightful places to stay and intriguing foods to sample.

The bustling port of Marseille hosts six games in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, including France, Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Argentina, and two quarter-finals too

Caribbean shopping is exciting, a chance to enjoy myriad colours and flavours after a day on the beach and bargain for natural products and original gifts.

Saint Lucia is a popular travel destination, boasting beaches, mountains, and lush rainforests that hold rare and endemic species.

The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.

Nonfiction books for kids examine the discovery of America and how to start your own country.

The myth that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the New World has persisted for centuries. But the man who received all the credit was actually a late arrival.

Believed to be the first European to see the St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier claimed what is now the Province of Quebec for France.

Naming a baby after a famous figure from a favorite movie or book is a fun way to give the baby's name meaning and character.