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Viking Art Styles in the East Midlands: Borre

Traders, raiders, and artists? When Vikings are conjured in the popular imagination they clasp swords rather than chisels, but many…

The Rich and the Brave: Burials, Weapons, and Warriors

The common association of highly furnished weapon burials containing a male skeleton with warriors is still a highly debated topic…

Winter Camps in the East Midlands: Commerce and Industry

Viking winter camps were more than just bases for the Great Army to live in during the winter or centres…

Winter Camps in the East Midlands: Location and Layout

Our knowledge of the Viking Great Army's movments during its campaigns in England is provided by entries in the Anglo-Saxon…

Brooches, Pendants and Pins: Scandinavian Dress Accessories in England

Nowadays it is common to see people wearing various accoutrements such as earrings, necklaces, pendants, or rings. The Viking Age…

Two Languages, One Name: Hybrid Place-Names in the East Midlands

Resting in the Trent river valley are the small villages of Gonalston, Thurgarton, and Rolleston. You are politely asked 'Please slow…

Labels and Identities in the Viking Age East Midlands II: People

For part I of this post CLICK HERE Peoples, languages and cultures Thorfast's new improved comb…

Labels and Identities in the Viking Age East Midlands I: Place and Time

This website explores a period in the…