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Adam of Bremen: Chronicler of Viking Age Scandinavia
For a man to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for illuminating the early medieval period throughout Northern Europe, especially Scandinavia, we know so little about Adam of Bremen. Who was he, and why should he be celebrated as more than just a medieval monk?2 years ago — Partner content -
The rise and fall of Birka: Sweden's premier Viking settlement
Since 1993, an island riddled with birches in the middle of Lake Mälaren, 30 kilometers (20 miles) west of Sweden's capital, Stockholm, has been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.2 years ago — History
