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Viking attack

Why Is Lindisfarne Attack Important?

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Although the Lindisfarne attack was not the first Viking attack on Anglo-Saxon, it still played an important role in Viking history. This attack was a counter against Christian propaganda to eliminate Viking beliefs.

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What Is the Appeal of Norse Mythology?

What Is the Appeal of Norse Mythology?

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If we can read between the lines of Norse mythology, we understand what is truly the appeal of the myth. It is not just bloodshed, war, revenge, and death that surround the story. It goes beyond that.

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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 burial

Viking Burial in Kaupang: Mysteries Never Solved

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A ship burial with four individuals wearing luxurious clothes. And this ship burial was placed exactly above another grave of a man. This boat burial mound in Kaupang is truly the Viking mystery that can never be solved.

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