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Viking trade beyond treasure: Soapstone vessels, whetstones and the everyday economy
Buried Viking treasure hordes may capture the imagination, but they did not fuel everyday life in Viking societies. We look beyond the spoils of pillage and plunder to the ordinary items that underpinned Viking life.5 months ago — Trade -
Locks and household security in the Viking Age
People often think of Vikings kicking in monastery doors, seizing untold wealth. However, these same warriors had homes of their own to guard and protect. We delve into household security during the early medieval period, when Vikings roamed.5 months ago — Culture and religion
