Anne Stine Ingstad

Anne Stine Ingstad (1918-1997), Norwegian archaeologist that along with her husband, Dr. Helge Ingstad, discovered the remains of a Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1960.

Between 1961 and 1968, the Norwegian oversaw excavations at the site, including the discovery of turf houses, smithing forges, cooking pits and boat houses that were constructed by Vikings around the year of 1000 CE. The settlement is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. She died in 1997 at the age of 79.

• A short history of Vinland and excavations at L'Anse aux Meadows.