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The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is…

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Photos of a reconstruction of a Hiberno-Norse house modeled on those found in the excavations in the Wood Quay area of Dublin, along with reconstructed Viking-Age garden. These photos were taken in 2014 by Maria Teresa Ramandi, participant in the…

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Photograph of the interior of the reconstructed Viking long-house in Qassiarsuk by Camilla Hey - Visit Greenland

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Archive of papers given at International Saga Conferences since 1971

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Destination Viking has declared 8th May to be International Viking Day

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An interview with Prof. Donna Heddle, Director of the University of the Highlands and Islands interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies based in Kirkwall. The interview was conducted on the Orkney Viking Heritage Project field trip.

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Podcast on the BBC website in the series 'The Matter of the North' looking at the impact of the Vikings and Norman invasions on the North of England.

Presented by Melvin Bragg

Contributors
Professor Judith Jesch, University of Nottingham
Dr…

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An Ireland souvenir hat seen in Cork airport, with Viking horns.

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Iron arrowhead from Christchurch Place, Dublin. Viking Age. Probably used for warfare rather than hunting. E122:13194

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Iron arrowhead from Christchurch Place, Dublin. Viking Age. Probably used for warfare rather than hunting. E122:15391

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Iron axe head with wooden handle from the River Robe, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. Viking Age. Wk. 1

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Iron axehead from the Fishamble Street excavations. Viking Age. The axe is a distinctively Norse weapon of warfare. E 172:2421

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Iron fish-hook from St John's Lane (E173: 398) and Billhook from Winetavern Street (E81: 1864)
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