New Norse church found in Greenland | How Christianity shaped Viking society

A previously unknown Norse church was just confirmed in Greenland, close to the settlement of Erik the Red (Brattahlid) - conversion and Christianity in Viking and medieval Greenland are part of the island's history from the beginning, with both the Norse sagas and archaeology providing interesting insights into how the church became an immense influence. Discover high-quality decoration, gadgets and much more on POEMUSART! See my recommendations (+ 5% off) https://www.poemusart.com/a/shieldofs... 🖊️ Find me on Substack for weekly essays and notes https://shieldofskuld.substack.com/ Support the channel 🖊️ Buy me a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/irinama 🖊️ Patreon for ad-free videos and bonus content, including lectures and handouts 🖊️ YouTube channel membership for bonus content and updates 00:00 The new church 03:27 Christians and non-Christians 07:56 Brattahlid church 10:05 Church and local power 12:48 Gardar bishopric 15:33 Hvalsey and other churches 20:33 Ghost stories to tell in the dark! 25:53 Final remarks