Tag: Viking
Jelling Stone: 3D scans reveal power of a Viking queen – BBC News
Denmark’s Jelling Stone is one of the most famous runestones in the world. Now, new 3D scans of the artefact suggest that a viking queen had much more power and influence than previously thought. Archaeologists say their findings suggest Queen Thyra, best known as the wife and mother of early rulers Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth, was important in her own right – and…
Melting ice reveals hidden Viking artefacts – BBC News
As ice patches and glaciers melt in Norway’s mountains, hastened by climate change, ancient artefacts that were once lost on the snow and ice are now emerging, having been frozen for millennia. Thousands of artefacts have been discovered at an ice patch, which was the site of a forgotten Viking pass. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Vikings #History #BBCNews
Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after marine growth halts ship
The Viking Orion is denied entry to Australia until divers remove the potentially harmful material. The post Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after marine growth halts ship appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship
Four others were injured in the incident on board a cruise ship bound for Antarctica. The post Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.