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Viking Trade by Rob Shackleford

Oct 27, 2021

Viking Trade by Rob Shackleford Would you believe it if I suggested that Vikings were traders more than they were rape-and-pillagers? While the reputation of savage conquerors might be relevant for some peoples, such as the literate British and Irish who wrote many of the histories relating to their contacts with the Norse, but the peoples who were often referred to as Vikings (which means pirates) were also highly motivated explorers and traders. Not only had they developed cutting-edge technology in their raiding ships, but they also built highly efficient trading vessels that sailed most of the known world. Commerce…

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Vikings Loved Jewellery – Viking Jewellery Part 2 by Rob Shackleford

Feb 17, 2021

Vikings Loved Jewellery - Viking Jewellery Part 2 by Rob Shackleford Viking Jewelry – Fashion with a Purpose Vikings enjoyed fashion and the allure of precious metals and they strived to incorporate this into their day-to-day lives by crafting beautiful ornate ornaments. However, unlike most cultures, jewelry pieces in Viking culture typically had a dual purpose, being used both for aesthetic appeal and as a form of currency, much like carrying money in your wallet or purse. Evidently, Vikings were not the barbarians most people assume they were, they were an organized, sophisticated people with a rich culture that has more…

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Vikings Loved Bling – Viking Jewellery Part 1 by Rob Shackleford

Feb 17, 2021

Vikings Loved Bling - Viking Jewellery Part 1 by Rob Shackleford Humans love jewellery! Humans have always used jewellery and other personal adornments to reflect their identity. These adornments may have represented membership in a particular group or someone’s age, sex, and social status. Vikings also loved jewellery. Norse people of old made beautiful and intricate jewelry in the form of bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc., out of a variety of materials including bronze, iron, gold, silver, amber, and resin. Early on in the Viking era , which is around 800 AD, these ornaments were simple, but as time went by,…