Anne Stine Ingstad was a Norwegian archaeologist born on January 8, 1918. She is best known for her significant contributions to the discovery of the Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada. Alongside her husband, Helge Ingstad, she played a crucial role in excavating the site, which provided evidence of Norse exploration in North America around the year 1000. Ingstad's work helped to reshape the understanding of Viking history and their voyages across the Atlantic. Her findings at L'Anse aux Meadows were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, highlighting the importance of her research in the field of archaeology.