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Viking king Harald Bluetooth was a major inspiration for technology developers. Here's the story
One of the world's most famous technologies, Bluetooth, got its name from a Viking with a bad tooth. Two nerds got the idea for the name during a night out in the city.5 years ago — News -
Jomsborg: The mythical Viking stronghold
A band of Viking brothers with a strict warrior code of conduct were said to be trained in a semi-mythical fortress in the Baltic Sea known as Jomsborg.5 years ago — History -
Who were the dreaded Jomsvikings?
The Jomsvikings, residents of the legendary Viking stronghold of Jomsborg, were a mythical order of Viking mercenaries who supposedly lived in the 10th and 11th centuries.5 years ago — History -
New DNA technology used to identify Viking family
By using a new type of DNA technology, researchers were able to prove kinship between two Viking skeletons – one found in Denmark and the other in England.5 years ago — News -
How are Vikings connected to the Slavs?
Researchers believe that there was a lot of contact between the Vikings and the Slavs. Their tribes interacted in numerous ways, some friendly (trade), other not so much (clashes).5 years ago — History -
Student discovers unknown Viking trading place in Northern Norway
According to the University of Tromsø (UiT), an UiT master's student has found the first known trading place from the 9th century in northern Norway.5 years ago — News -
What did Vikings trade?
Contrary to popular opinion, which portrays them as mere brutish wreckers and destroyers, the Vikings helped reestablish and reconnect early medieval Europe's trade networks to the broader world, something not done since the fall of the Western Roman Empire.5 years ago — Trade -
Viking knives: Close-quarter combat necessities
Vikings used battle knives or short swords as backup weapons in combat. They were particularly useful in close-quarter combat and unexpected situations.5 years ago — Warfare -
A piece of the keel of the Gjellestad Viking ship has been excavated – and scientists are excited
The Gjellestad Viking ship excavation is the first of its kind in Norway in 100 years.5 years ago — News
