The Earliest Map Showing Newfoundland

I missed this story about the 15th century Vinland Map altogether when it came out a month ago. I had never heard of this earliest representation of Newfoundland. But I am pleased to learn it is likely not a fake.

Controversy has swirled around the map since it came to light in the 1950s, many scholars suspecting it was a hoax meant to prove that Vikings were the first Europeans to land in North America -- a claim confirmed by a 1960 archaeological find.

"All the tests that we have done over the past five years -- on the materials and other aspects -- do not show any signs of forgery".

More discussion and photos here.