Vikings – From Pirates to Colonizers of America
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Many people believe that the Vikings were a nationality. On the contrary, they were something like a military alliance that…
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5 Serious Misconceptions About Vikings
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Imagine that I ask 5 random people on the street about what the Vikings were like. In my opinion, in…
Were Vikings First to Carry and Spread the Deadly Smallpox Disease?
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Smallpox was one of the deadliest diseases in history before it was eradicated in the late 70s of the 20th…
Unwritten Mystery: How did the Vikings create the Elite Ulfberht Swords
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In the Middle Ages, the Viking Ulfberht swords were probably considered something of an elite brand. However, their unattainable quality…
Viking Treasure Unearthed on Norwegian Farm
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Silver was the treasure of choice for the Vikings, and recent discoveries have shed new light on its historical significance….
Man Finds Intact Viking Sword at the Bottom of a River
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In a stroke of astonishing luck mixed with historical revelation, Trevor Penny, a devoted magnet fisherman from Oxfordshire, stumbled upon…
Rare Viking Treasures Unearthed Near Fyrkat Fortress
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Metal Detectorists Uncover Two Remarkable Viking Treasures A group of metal detectorists from Nordjysk Detektorforening recently discovered two remarkable Viking…
A 20-Meter Viking Ship Unearthed in Norway
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Ground-Penetrating Radar Unveils a Major Discovery Archaeologists in Norway, employing ground-penetrating radar technology, have unearthed a colossal 20-meter-long Viking ship…
Ragnar Lothbrok: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Legend of the Viking Hero
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The Truth Behind the Mythical Viking Warrior; Who was Ragnar Lothbrok? Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Viking hero, has captivated the…
Viking Warriors Traveled With Their Dogs and Other Pets
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The mighty Vikings sailed west to raid the English countryside in the 9th century AD. But they seemed to have…
Itá Letra, the Mysterious 7,000-Year-Old South American Petroglyphs
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South America is known for its many incredible ancient civilizations. The oldest pyramids on Earth are believed to have been…
Ancient Egyptians in America: A Coverup or Not?
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In 1909, a surprising newspaper article was published in the United States. On April 5, 1909, the Arizona Gazette published…
Archeologists Excavate 1,200-Year-Old Viking Swords Buried Vertically in a Tomb
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Archeologists have come across a stunning find. Experts have stumbled across two ancient Viking swords in a graveyard just outside…
Worst Year in History: Top-10 Most Atrocious Periods to Be Alive
After the COVID-19 pandemic and the global market crisis, 2020 has been amongst the most potent candidates for the title…
10 Ancient Inventions You Probably Never Heard Of
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There are numerous mysterious ancient inventions, the discovery of which has left archaeologists and scientists equally dumbfounded. Some point toward…
10 of The Most Important Figures in the Colonization of America
Although there has been a great discussion around the roots of the New World in America, along with the domination…
Legendary Weapons: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Damascus Steel
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The Japanese can boast of being among the greatest masters in the creation of swords. History shows that the island’s…
Ancient Gadgets: The Instruments that Shaped Humanity
The ability to create and use tools was a defining mark in the evolution of humans. Over time, many of…
8 Magical Places to Visit While Exploring Iceland
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“On Iceland, you can see the contours of the mountains wherever you go, and the swell of the hills, always…
TOP 8 Places to Visit in Beautiful Denmark
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“If Copenhagen were a person, that person would be generous, beautiful, elderly, but with a flair. A human being that…
Leif Erikson- the Viking who discovered America 500 years before the Spanish?
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Could you imagine what an impact the discovery of America must have had on people back in the 15th century?…
The Ancient Chinese May Have Traveled to America Before the Spanish
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What if the ancient Chinese traveled to America before the Spanish? There are many similarities between ancient Mexican cultures and…