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Navigating wealth: Viking ships as engines of trade
More than mere vessels of war, these sleek ships were the unsung heroes underpinning much of the trade in early medieval Europe.1 year ago — Trade -
How a Viking named Rurik founded the Kievan Rus and shaped history
The foundation of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine can all be traced back to one semi-historical figure, a Viking chieftain invited to reign in Eastern Europe during the early medieval ages. This is the story of Rurik, a figure shrouded in the mist of early Slavic history.2 years ago — History -
The Viking history of the Baltic region
The Baltic region, especially comprising the three modern nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, has a long and proud Viking history. Whilst nearby Scandinavia gets all the credit as the birthplace of the Vikings, the Baltic region and its surrounds were a Viking "backyard."2 years ago — History
