A new study examining the chemical make-up of iron artifacts from the Viking age aims to uncover new insights into where they came from that could reveal previously unknown information about historic events. Scientists from the University of Nottingham are leading the study, which will examine 90 iron Viking artifacts. These Viking artifacts are weapons ...
The Vikings were known for their quests for conquering new territories and penchant for gory warfare. They explored Northern Europe for three centuries, and many tales have been written about their conquests. However, they were not just bloodthirsty marauders. To relax, they indulged in skating and skiing. Of course, Vikings are mainly known for their ...
There are many tales and folktales about the Vikings. Apart from their love of exploring the sea and their spirit of adventure, Vikings are known for their characteristic braided hairstyle. Historians and others have often questioned the authenticity of Viking braids. Was it an exaggeration or did the Vikings really shape their locks in such ...
In 2002, British author Gavin Menzies published a book titled 1421: The Year China Discovered America. As the name suggests, the book postulates that Chinese sailors discovered the land of North America in 1421, more than 70 years before Christopher Columbus landed on the continent. Did the Chinese discover America or is Menzies’ proposition just another ...
The mortuary house in question measured five by three meters. It had corner posts, and the walls were made of standing planks, in a building style similar to that used in early stave churches. Archaeologists could see that the building was solidly constructed, even though the only thing that remains is a rectangular ditch with ...
The history of Vikings has always been a topic of curiosity for the Western world. Over the past several months, archaeologists have discovered new remnants of Viking culture that provide a better understanding of this fascinating civilization. The longship Archaeologists recently unearthed a very rare Viking longship in Ostfold County of Southeastern Norway. The vessel ...
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