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    • The Urnes style is the final phase of Viking art, named after the north portal of Urnes Stave Church.
      Discovering Viking art: A deep dive into the elegance of the Urnes style
      The culmination of a centuries-long artistic evolution, the Urnes style of Viking art is full of intricate elegance.
      11 months ago — History
    • Viking Age inheritance practices relied heavily on verbal agreements witnessed by community members, alongside legal documents like the Granby runestone, which detailed property distribution.
      Old Norse inheritance traditions: Insights from the Gränby runestone
      Bequeathing generational wealth has been a hot topic, in part due to the success of the recent hit show Succession. Long before Logan Roy fathered four entitled and spoiled brats, people from Viking societies amassed tremendous wealth and treasure.
      2 years ago — Partner content
    • The Greece runestones are ancient Viking inscriptions in Sweden that reference Norse expeditions to Grikkland, the Greek-speaking regions of the Byzantine Empire.
      A deep dive: The mysterious traces of Greece carved on a Swedish runestone
      Records of Viking activity in Byzantium are marked on runestones carved in Sweden – but the exploits of one particular commander merit closer attention.
      2 years ago — History
    • Uncovered in a field near Watton, a Viking artifact discovered by Jason Jones provides valuable insights into the Viking Age.
      Family's metal detecting hobby uncovers Viking treasure in Norfolk, UK
      How Jason Jones of Norfolk, UK, sold a Viking die for GBP 15,000 but wishes he could have kept it for his family.
      3 years ago — News
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