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Founders of Bluetooth technology mark anniversary at Viking site
A quarter-century after the launch of Bluetooth wireless technology, celebrations are held at the Danish site where the Viking king, after whom it was named, commemorated his achievements on a massive runestone.2 years ago — News -
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 -
Who was Gorm the Old, Viking king of Denmark?
The current Danish monarch, Queen Margrethe, sits on a throne believed to be established by Gorm the Old in the early 10th century CE.3 years ago — History -
Viking hall from the era of King Harald Bluetooth discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists at the Historical Museum of Northern Jutland have come across a large Viking hall in Hune, Denmark, that can be dated to the era of Viking King Harald Bluetooth.3 years ago — News -
Rare silver coins minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth discovered in Finland
Metal detectorists discovered a silver cache in Virmo, located between Turku and Rauma in Southwest Finland. The cache held rare minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth.4 years ago — News -
The fascinating story of the Curmsun Disc, which references Viking King Harald Bluetooth
The Curmsun Disc is a golden disc with a diameter of 4,5 centimeters that weighs 25,23 grams.5 years ago — History -
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
