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Swords in Rock in norway - symbol of peace

Sverd i fjell: "Swords in Rock" Symbol of Peace

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Swords in the Rock or Sverd i fjell is the symbol of peace, unity, and freedom in Norway. Around the end of the 20th century, King Olaf V ordered to erect the monument to honor King Harald Fairhair who united Norway under a single banner.

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Viking warrior

Viking Timeline: What Happened in Viking Age?

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This timeline provides a brief look at the Viking history, noting the most important events in the Viking history recorded.

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Viking longhouse Hamar in Scotland

Hamar Excavation: Best Preserved Viking Longhouse in Scotland

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Viking Hamar longhouse is considered to be one of the best-preserved Viking house ever found in Scotland.

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Ships in Norse mythology

Ships in Norse Mythology: Across the Ocean and Into the Wind

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In Norse myth, ships were associated with many big figures as well as important events.

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Viking Tune Ship: The Very First Viking Ship Found

Viking Tune Ship: The Very First Viking Ship Found

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Viking Tune ship is the very first Viking ship ever excavated to reveal itself to the public eye. Although it cannot compare with Gokstad or Oseberg ship, the ship was a true Viking icon. 

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