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    • The Vikings' legacy is being tainted with the stench of 21st-century xenophobic myths, bloody acts of political violence, and the politics of intolerance.
      Opinion: How extremists and other thugs are soiling the Vikings' legacy
      You would have thought that in today's age, where the entire combined knowledge of the world is available with a click, swipe, or a simple voice command, people would know their history a little better. Yet they don't.
      2 days ago — Legacy
    • Given that the last Viking raid took place more than a millennium ago, they have left a lasting legacy.
      A look into the Viking legacy of modern times: Culture and influence
      Though the last longship may have sailed more than almost a millennium ago, the Vikings left a lasting impact on helping to shape the modern world.
      1 month ago — Legacy
    • Had the Vikings stayed in their Scandinavian homeland, Europe would have looked very different.
      Supposing the Vikings never sailed from Scandinavia
      The Europe of today is, in part, hugely shaped by the cultural, social, political, and economic legacy that the Vikings left more than a millennium ago. However, what would Europe look like if those Scandinavia pirates never set foot on a longship?
      6 months ago — Legacy
    • A photograph of the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway, taken in 2012.
      What are the most special Viking artifacts still preserved?
      The last Viking longship set sail almost a millennium ago, meaning that artifacts and treasures from this period of time are rare and valuable. However, a few precious artifacts, from Viking societies, in the early medieval period in the North Atlantic world, remain.
      6 months ago — History
    • Minnesota Vikings
      The Minnesota Vikings: Behind the ancient Scandinavian name of an American football team
      Vikings have left their mark on the modern world, still featuring prominently on TV, in movies, in books, video games, and – sports.
      1 year ago — Legacy
    • A Viking armband from the 9th century.
      Ancient Viking pieces are being revamped and sold on the modern-day market
      Archeological finds that include Viking pieces such as bracelets, necklaces, and rings from the distant Viking past are in demand as modern-day accessories.
      1 year ago — News
    • We all know about the Vikings... But how much do we know about the name behind the people?
      What does the word 'Viking' really mean?
      This article was written by Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies at the University of Nottingham.
      1 year ago — Legacy
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