Category Archives: Nordic Discovery

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Viking Sons Of Odin

The fire of 1955 destroyed part of Bryggen, the old quarter of Bergen (Norway). This made possible large scale excavations of a medieval town. Archeologists brought to light over 550 objects with runic inscriptions, dating to 1150-1350. The most of them are on wooden sticks with flattened sides. At a time when everyone had a […]

Christmas food in the Viking land

Christmas food in the Viking land

“ROYAL FOOD” ON THE NORWAY’S PARTY TABLE It’s not too much to call it a “taste of the mountain”, because the Christmas table in this fjord country gathers both North Sea fish, West Coast lamb, and typical regional pork dishes Eastern Norway. Enter position sixteenth century , in Norway yes one transmission system there to […]

These sunstones are the secret to helping the Vikings dominate the sea for more than three centuries

These sunstones are the secret to helping the Vikings dominate the sea for more than three centuries

Thanks to knowing the sea like the palm of their hand, they have roamed across the North Atlantic and created countless illustrious feats… Both artisans who created countless magnificent ships, and sailors who sailed through many storms, they, the Vikings ruled the North Atlantic from 900 to 1200 AD. original. They often traveled hundreds of miles […]

The Origin of Viking Warriors’ Violence: A Nightmare That Covers Europe

The Origin of Viking Warriors Violence A Nightmare That Covers Europe

Originating from the Scandinavian peninsula, Viking warriors from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway have invaded and brutally plundered many lands in Europe. Vikings are people living in the Nordic region, in present-day Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. When it comes to Vikings, we often think of warriors or violent pirates. If the Mongolian horse’s hooves once made […]

The two most special wars in history both involved a Nordic country

The two most special wars in history both involved a Nordic country

These two wars are on the list of the most bizarre skirmishes in history, and they both involve a Nordic country. Referring to Denmark – a small Nordic country, people often think of Andersen fairy tales or the famous LEGO toy company. However, “the country of the lead soldiers” has many other things that are equally […]

Ragnarok – How did the apocalyptic battle in Norse mythology take place?

Ragnarok - How did the apocalyptic battle in Norse mythology take place

According to the legend of Ragnarok, the world will rise again, the surviving gods will meet, and the world will be reborn thanks to the two survivors. In Norse mythology, Ragnarok is a series of events that will lead to the end of the world, when the giants of fire and ice join hands to […]

Vikings invade British Island

Vikings invade British island

Initial wars, defeated and retreated In April 871 after King Æthelred’s death, Alfred inherited and ascended the throne of Wessex and had to bear the burden of protecting it, despite the fact that King Æthelred had two young sons named Æthelhelm and Æthelwold . The inheritance was in accordance with the terms of the agreement […]

Harald Hardrada, The Last Viking King

Harald Hardrada, The Last Viking King

In the eleventh century, Norwegian King Harald III Stern, also known as Harald Hardrada, became one of the most brilliant kings of his time. As a young man, he was banished from his homeland, and then spent many years in exile. Gathering a small group of mercenaries, Harald served in Russia and Byzantium. After returning […]