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'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society
New research is finding that some women in Viking Age Scandinavia were buried with war-grade weapons. Experts are divided ...
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A Viking was once buried here in a boat grave. What happened to him and the boat?
People have lived on this farm for at least 2,000 years. Researchers now know more about the farm's past than the family who ...
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Vildnfri encampment brings viking experience to Maple Festival
Maple Festival fairgoers this weekend were treated to a new experience unlike anything the festival had seen before: Vildnfri ...
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This Intricately Decorated Deer Antler Was Used as a Battle Ax Before Being Repurposed as a Fishing Harpoon
“There are several examples in present-day Denmark of antler axes with severe damage after heavy use.” He adds that such damage indicates that the axes may have been used in battle.
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Viking: Battle for Asgard
Here he is – the Viking Skarin. Master of the axe and sword, the hero on whom all of Scandinavia rests. And since Freya is in our hearts – then no matter what Hel appears in leather rags, we will not ...
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The Weaponry of the Bloodthirsty Viking Raiders
Viking warfare wasn’t just savage—it was smart. From axes and spears to swords and shields, these were the tools that made Viking raiders feared across Europe. Mark Carney Wins Canadian ...