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Cnut the Great: the Myth, the Man, and the Multi- National Viking Monarch
Norsemen transformed international culture, manufacturing, tech and trade during Viking Era
Men from the Land of Amber: The Shocking History of the Fierce Curonians
Rock Art Puzzle of Pueblo People Solved
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Cnut the Great: the Myth, the Man, and the Multi-National Viking Monarch | Ancient Origins
Cnut Sweynsson, known also as Cnut the Great (sometimes spelled as Canute), was the ruler of England, Denmark, Norway, and parts of Sweden. His realm is often referred to as the North Sea Empire, or the Anglo-Scandinavian Union and Cnut was one of the most powerfu rulers in Europe during the 11 th century. Cnut was also a successful ruler and in firm contro of the disparate parts of his empire. www.ancient-origins.net
Norsemen transformed international culture, manufacturing, tech and trade during Viking Era | Ancient Origins
A study on crafting networks in Viking-period towns by University of York’s Department of Archaeology notes, “ Striking similarities of material culture show that these places, though sometimes separated by hundreds of kilometers, were often as tightly related as neighboring villages.”. It is long past time to change the old understanding of Vikings as simple plunderers, and recognize ... www.ancient-origins.net
Men from the Land of Amber: The Shocking History of the Fierce Curonians | Ancient Origins
The modern Baltic nations of Latvia and Lithuania owe a lot to their fierce and rich history. The fearsome tribes of Balts – close cousins to the neighboring Slavs – carved for themselve a small nook on the shores of the Baltic Sea and created a name for themselves and their creed. Amongst these tribes one stood out in particular: The Curonians. www.ancient- origins.net
Rock Art Puzzle of Pueblo People Solved | Ancient Origins
A mysterious series of petroglyphs made by the Pueblo people of southwestern United States have been deciphered. These beautiful examples of rock art have been proven to record the passage of the season and astronomical observations. www.ancient-origins.net