13. These Pieces Came From a Viking Board Game
Vikings may be best-remembered for the raids that upended European civilization during the Medieval Period, but they also knew how to relax and have a good time. They enjoyed playing board games, including one somewhat similar to chess. Archeologists discovered these chess-like pieces at a grave in Sweden. These pieces are glass or could be bone, and they have various shapes and sizes. Whether or not the Vikings, who were known to be prolific drinkers (just read the myths about Thor), were sober while playing the game is up for debate. Keep reading to learn about some of the best archeological finds in recent years.
