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The Nordic Warriors: 5 Places that Reveal the Secret History of the Vikings
The Vikings were Scandinavians adventurers from modern-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. They took their name from the term for a person seeking adventure, “Vikingr”, or the practice of traveling in search of adventure…
Ancient History
Emerging from the Darkness: 9 Creation Myths from Different Cultures
Creation myths are always a significant part of a culture’s identity. Many other myths that people believe in emerge out of…
Ancient History
Norse Gods: 5 Gods The Vikings Prayed to During Their Reign
When the Vikings first began their raids on England in 787, they had their own pagan religion. Many stories were…