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A Cow Bone with Runic Inscription

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The first discovery of Elder Futhark runes in Central Europe.

February 24, 2021
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A Cow Bone with Runic Inscription

The first discovery of Elder Futhark runes in Central Europe.

February 24, 2021
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The Murals of Augsburg Cathedral

Now the Augsburg murals have been dated, discover how old they are!

February 21, 2021
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Burial Mounds in Norway

The discovery of Viking Age burial mounds and more in northern Norway.

January 24, 2021
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On This Day in the Viking Age

February880 - Battle of Thiméon 888 - Coronation of Odo IFebruary 20, 2021

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February 22, 2021

Adelaide of Italy

Wife of Otto the Great, Holy Roman Empress.

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February 14, 2021

Þorri (Jan-Feb)

When the drought comes... meet the fourth month of winter.

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January 31, 2021

The Curfew Bell

From whom did the curfew bell toll during the Viking Age?

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January 20, 2021

Mǫrsugr (Dec-Jan)

The third winter month, and it's still rather dark...

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Þorri (Jan-Feb)

When the drought comes... meet the fourth month of winter.

February 14, 2021
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Culture & Society, Folklore, The Viking Age Calendar Series

Mǫrsugr (Dec-Jan)

The third winter month, and it's still rather dark...

January 20, 2021
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The Romance Languages of the Viking Age

From south to east, the Romance languages during the Viking Age explained.

December 27, 2020
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Ýlir (Nov – Dec)

The month of Yuletide, the winter solstice, of new beginnings.

December 20, 2020
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Gormánuðr (Oct – Nov)

Gormánuðr, the slaughter month and the first month of winter.

October 24, 2020
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On This Day in the Viking Age

February880 - Battle of Thiméon 888 - Coronation of Odo IFebruary 20, 2021

14 February842 - Oaths of StrasbourgFebruary 14, 2021

12 February881 - Coronation of Charles the FatFebruary 12, 2021

Who's Who in the Viking Age

Adelaide of ItalyWife of Otto the Great, Holy Roman Empress.February 22, 2021

Matilda of FlandersThe powerful wife of William the Conqueror.November 1, 2020

Henry IV of GermanyThe Holy Roman Emperor who walked to Canossa.August 6, 2020

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ÆthelingHeir to a throne.March 18, 2020

Terp(en)Medieval inhabited artificial mounds in the Low Countries.March 18, 2020

Badorf WareType of early medieval pottery.March 18, 2020

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A Cow Bone with Runic InscriptionThe first discovery of Elder Futhark runes in Central Europe. February 24, 2021

Adelaide of ItalyWife of Otto the Great, Holy Roman Empress.February 22, 2021

The Murals of Augsburg CathedralNow the Augsburg murals have been dated, discover how old they are!February 21, 2021

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