I think if Vinland ever became a thing it would probably start establishing trade routes sometime around the late 13th century to the early 14th and eventually come into contact with Mesoamerican cultures (I know some might want to argue over this but I think it's seriously underestimating what people are capable of, but regardless of opinions lets all agree that it's a possibility for now for the sake of the thread). I don't think they would be capable of conquering or raiding anything but trade seems possible. So my question is how would this contact effect the civilizations of the region? Something that immediately comes to mind could be the introduction of European livestock in the region, pigs most likely, maybe some cattle if we're lucky. Not only would this change the local diet and cause a population boom alone but might also lead to the development of leather armor, altering warfare. There is also the possibility of introducing new types of ship building but that's probably a stretch as the Mesoamericans would need to create rivets but they were working with copper at the time so who knows?
The Totonac cities in Veracruz seems to be a likey place that the Norse would first run into. They liked hugging the coastline and Veracruz looks to have the right geography for it. But what do you guys think?
The Totonac cities in Veracruz seems to be a likey place that the Norse would first run into. They liked hugging the coastline and Veracruz looks to have the right geography for it. But what do you guys think?