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Viking king Harald Bluetooth was a major inspiration for technology developers. Here's the story
One of the world's most famous technologies, Bluetooth, got its name from a Viking with a bad tooth. Two nerds got the idea for the name during a night out in the city.1 year ago — News -
New DNA technology used to identify Viking family
By using a new type of DNA technology, researchers were able to prove kinship between two Viking skeletons – one found in Denmark and the other in England.1 year ago — News -
Who were the dreaded Jomsvikings?
The Jomsvikings, residents of the legendary Viking stronghold of Jomsborg, were a mythical order of Viking mercenaries who supposedly lived in the 10th and 11th centuries.1 year ago — History -
Student discovers unknown Viking trading place in Northern Norway
According to the University of Tromsø (UiT), an UiT master's student has found the first known trading place from the 9th century in northern Norway.1 year ago — News -
Jomsborg: The mythical Viking stronghold
Jomsborg was a mythical Viking stronghold that supposedly existed at the southern coast of the Baltic Sea between the 960s and 1043.1 year ago — History -
Medieval French coins discovered in Poland – could they be part of a ransom paid to Vikings?
Archaeologists all over the world are excited by a recent find in northeastern Poland – a heap of medieval French silver coins.1 year ago — News -
A piece of the keel of the Gjellestad Viking ship has been excavated – and scientists are excited
The Gjellestad Viking ship excavation is the first of its kind in Norway in 100 years.1 year ago — News -
How are Vikings connected to the Slavs?
Researchers believe that there was a lot of contact between the Vikings and the Slavs. Their tribes interacted in numerous ways, some friendly (trade), other not so much (clashes).1 year ago — History -
What did Vikings trade?
The Vikings are well-known as raiders, travelers, and explorers. During their trips, they traded in Europe and reached places as far off as Central Asia.1 year ago — Trade
