Some of Greenland’s islands were discovered sometime during the 10th century by an Icelandic Viking by the name Gunnbj쎶rn Ulfsson and his crew, who were blown off course from Norway to Iceland. His life, deeds, and this voyage are briefly documented in the Icelandic saga ‘Landn쎡mab쎳k’ (‘The Book of the Settlements’ in translation). These islands…
Below you can read a list of 10 important historical facts on the Anglo-Saxons, one of the most significant Germanic populations of the Middle Ages (namely Early Middle Ages). 10. The origins of the Anglo-Saxons and the Anglo-Saxon period The Anglo-Saxons were a confederation of Germanic peoples who initially lived in contemporary northern Germany, southern…
According to the most important study on the genetics of the cats that was presented at the International Symposium on Biomolecular Archaeology in Oxford, United Kingdom, in late September 2016, it has been revealed that our cuddly feline companions migrated to Eurasia and Africa concomitantly with the first human farmers. Furthermore, the same research highlights…
Here’s a list comprising eight absolutely astonishing castles and strongholds that you should visit in Hamlet’s land Denmark. Keep in mind that this is not a top, but a list. Therefore, all of the following historical Danish landmarks are worth visiting depending on your preference. As such, the castles have been listed in no particular…
Below you can read a brief article on the history of the Swedish Vikings and the Varangian Guard. Background: Who Were The Swedish Vikings? During the Viking Age (which lasted for about four hundred years, namely between the 8th century and the late 11th century), Scandinavia was fragmented into various petty kingdoms which were each…
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