History
Collection of posts which provide content about history.
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L’Anse aux Meadows: Explore Norse History in North America
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only confirmed place where Vikings lived in North America. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Viking Helmets: Did They Have Horns?
Viking Helmets are often depicted as having horns. Where did this historical inaccuracy come from?
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The Sad History of Tjernagelhaugen (the Sword Nail Cairn)
Tjernagelshaugen, or Sword Nail Cairn, stood for over 3,000 years before it was replaced in 1983 with a short-lived shortwave radio tower.
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The Viking Longhouse
The Viking longhouse was central to a Viking’s home life. The builders used materials at hand and adapted to their location.
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Norse Mythology Behind the Northern Lights
Review some of the fascinating Norse mythology behind the Northern Lights, including their association with Valkyries, Bifröst, and the gods.
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The Viking Longship
The Viking longship was essential to the success of Vikings as explorers and marauders. These innovative ships were mobile and tough.
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What Is a Viking?
What is a Viking? Vikings were raiders, pirates, explorers and seafarers. Were they also farmers, villagers, pagans, or something else?
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How Would Norwegian Vikings Feel in Alaska?
What would Norwegian Vikings have encountered in Alaska? Would they have been comfortable on the Kenai Peninsula?
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Viking Traditions in Christmas Present
Are there Viking traditions in Christmas present? Some of our best known and most loved traditions may have come from the Old Norse.
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Christmas: Converting Vikings to Christianity
How was Christmas used to start converting the Vikings to Christianity? Alcohol and King Haakon the Good were both involved.
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Months of the Norse Calendar
The Norse calendar months were divided into two seasons: Summer and winter. Each month started on the new moon.
