Ancient Runestones Reveal A Surprising Viking Secret – Scientists Say
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Archaeological discoveries have significantly expanded our knowledge of Viking culture and history, but some questions remain unanswered.
Earlier this year, a team of dedicated scientists embarked on a study examining various archaeological artifacts and deciphering unknown runes. Their efforts have unveiled new aspects of the Viking world, significantly expanding our knowledge.
The Vikings were seafaring people who originated from Scandinavia. These individuals were primarily independent farmers in their homeland but became known as raiders and pillagers when they took to the seas. Notably, most ancient Scandinavians did not identify as Vikings, as "Viking" actually referred to a specific occupation rather than an ethnic group.
Historical evidence indicates that Vikings from present-day Sweden typically traveled eastward, exploring and settling in the Baltic region, Poland, and along the rivers of Russia and Ukraine. In contrast, Danish Vikings were more inclined to venture westward, mainly to England. Norwegian Vikings predominantly sailed across the North Atlantic Ocean, establishing colonies in Ireland, Iceland, and Greenland. Interestingly, archaeologists made an unexpected discovery when they examined the skeletal remains of Vikings who died outside their Scandinavian homelands.
This investigation has yielded significant results, uncovering an unexpected and intriguing Viking secret. The results of this study may provide crucial insights into numerous historical events that have long puzzled experts in the field.
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