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    • Excavation at the only known gate of the Danevirke, carried out by the Schleswig-Holstein State Archeological Office (ALSH) between 2010 and 2014.
      Archeologists reveal rich history of Danevirke fortifications
      The fortifications provided a crucial line of defense across the Cimbrian Peninsula for more than a thousand years.
      1 year ago — News
    • This 1855 illustration shows Queen Thyra overseeing the construction of the Danevirke with her young sons Knud and Harald and her chaplain Avico.
      Queen Thyra: Denmark's early royal matriarch
      For recent generations of Danes, former Queen Margrethe is seen as the nation's matriarch, a steady hand on the throne who guided the Scandinavian country through much of the late 20th and early 21st century.
      1 year ago — History
    • Although Vikings left limited architectural remains, UNESCO has deemed six sites from the Viking Age deserving of recognition for their cultural and historical value.
      6 Viking Age sites granted World Heritage status
      The Viking Herald takes a look at half a dozen of the most important historical sites from the Viking era.
      2 years ago — History
    • Harald Bluetooth Gormsson is remembered as the king who introduced Christianity to Denmark and briefly stretched his influence to Norway.
      Harald Bluetooth Gormsson: The Viking king who connected kingdoms
      One of the most consequential rulers in early medieval Scandinavia (and possibly the one with the best nickname) was Harald Gormsson, known to posterity as Harald Bluetooth.
      3 years ago — History
    • The intriguing history of Hedeby, from its growth as a major trading center to its ultimate fall, provides a fascinating insight into the complexities of the Viking Age.
      Discovering Hedeby: An ancient hub of Viking trade
      Join us on a journey to Hedeby, an ancient hub of Norse trade and one of the largest settlements of the Viking Age.
      3 years ago — Scandinavia
    • The serene ruins of Jumièges Abbey in Normandy, France, a site that bore the brunt of Viking violence in the 9th century, being pillaged and burned to the ground.
      The Viking history of France: Part 1
      For much of the Viking Age (c. 750 – 1100 CE), the realm of the Franks (comprising much of modern-day France and beyond) was a rich prize, often at the mercy of Viking raids.
      3 years ago — History
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