BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking age

Bjarni Herjólfsson was the first Viking to see North America but he refused to explore new land because he wanted to have dinner with his parents as soon as possible

Bjarni Herjólfsson: Wanted to See Daddy More than North America

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In Vinland Saga, Leif Eriksson was the first Norseman to discover North America. But hardly do we talk about the man who was the first Viking to spot North America. But this man refused to land. Because he wanted to see his parents and spend his winter break with them rather than find new land.

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Viking Blacksmith Buried With His Tools In Norway

Viking Blacksmith Buried With His Tools In Norway

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The year was 2015 when a Norwegian man happened to find out a grave of a Viking blacksmith. The grave was rich in Viking artifacts dating back to 1,000 years ago.

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You would have to pay the ultimate price if you insulted a Viking

You Would Pay The Ultimate Price If You Insulted The Vikings

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The Viking way of thinking about the crime was different from ours in this day and age. In the Viking Age, as long as they were honest and open about their wrongdoings, they could get rid of the crime with a sum of money for the victim's family.

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Oseberg cart on display in museum

The Oseberg Cart: What was the Purpose?

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The Oseberg burial mound consists of luxurious and awesome artifacts from the Viking Age. One of them is the Oseberg cart with subtle decoration. It suggested that the wagon was a part of the Viking formal ceremonies.

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Viking game how the Viking entertained and killed the time, they killed their partners

How The Vikings Killed Time, They Killed the Partners

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The Vikings had spare time for pleasure as we do in this day and age. They participated in many games either to show off their strength or to compete for the thinking capacity of the opponents. Sometimes, the wrestling or duelling Viking contest ended up with fatal wound or death.

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