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Five tips from the Vikings for surviving the winter blues
How did the Norse get through the darkest, coldest months during the Viking Age?1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Did you know that chess was introduced to Norway in the late Viking Age?
For a country that spends almost half the year in seemingly bitter cold and darkness, it should be no surprise that indoor intellectual hobbies, like the game of chess, excel in Norway.3 years ago — History -
What you need to know about Hnefatafl, the 1,000-year-old Viking board game
Somewhat against the common stereotype, Viking warriors also used their brains just as much as their brawn. The board game, Hnefatafl, an abstract strategy game, was played by people in Viking societies from Scandinavia to Scotland and Russia.3 years ago — Culture and religion
