Viking Activity
Wednesday April 9, 2008
This week there has been a handful of news items regarding the Vikings:
- Viking treasure discovered in Sweden
A hoard composed mainly of Arabic coins was discovered near Sweden's main international airport. Dating back to about 850, the treasure -- which is the largest early Viking hoard ever discovered in Sweden -- suggests that Vikings were trading in foreign currency earlier than was previously believed. Find out more in the article by James Owen at National Geographic News.
- Dunnet Bay to be searched for Viking artifacts
What Viking secrets will be revealed in Caithness, Scotland? Get more info in the item at BBC News.
- Viking bones to go on display
Or they could be Saxon. Or both. In any case, the bones will go on display when the archaeologists have finished with them. Get the details at the Star.
- Popsicle-stick Viking ship sets sail
Robert McDonald's replica Viking ship, made completely from popsicle sticks, has left the Netherlands for England, and he may actually make it to the U.S. Learn more in the item by Catherine Hornby at Reuters UK.
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