The Year 1000

In The Year 1000, esteemed Yale historian Valerie Hansen presents a groundbreaking exploration of cultural exchanges and explorations that connected diverse societies at the end of the first millennium. Challenging the notion that this period was culturally stagnant, she uncovers intriguing historical encounters, such as the potential presence of Vikings in the Americas during the height of the Maya empire. With nearly three decades of research, Hansen offers a vivid and comprehensive narrative that invites readers to reconsider the foundations of global history and its relevance to today's world.