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A dragon figurehead on one of the reconstructed Viking ships at Tonsberg Viking Festival.

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These carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.

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The Carta Marina from Olaus Magnus' 'History of the Nordic Peoples' published in 1555

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A cardboard version of the only whole Viking helmet ever recovered, the Gjermundbu helmet. This souvenir is on sale at the National Museum of Ireland

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A video short about why Thor was not in Captain America: Civil War

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The photograph shows the lighthouse at Cape Wrath a name probably derived from Old Norse 'hvarf' meaning 'turn' or 'turning point'. It was here that the Vikings turned their ships around the coast to head for the Hebrides and Ireland.

Causeway looking towards Brough of Birsay, Orkney
Canmore is a database of heritage sites in Scotland that is compiled and maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. This link is a search for all Norse sites.

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Possible wooden candlesticks. Their actual function is uncertain but it is thought that they were made to hold candles.

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A boat with the name 'Viking' and an image of a horned helmet. Seen on Regent's Canal in Hackney. The name Viking is a popular one for boats, particularly in the UK.

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This image seems to depict the World-Tree, but we don't know anything else about it! Please leave a comment on the item if you know anything about it...

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Two musicians playing as part of Kalundborg's Harbour Festival in the Kongens Togt series of events in Summer 2016 to commemorate Cnut's conquest of England.

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Sculpture in front of a house in Ísafjörður, which may be a representation of a high-seat pillar. Any information gratefully received!

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Café Sejd is locates on Gormstorv 7a in Jelling (Denmark).

Word 'sejd' (ON seiðr) is name of complex magic practices, which (according to the written sources) have been used by the gods (e.g. Odin, Freya), supernatural beings and people (mainly…

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Lead seal from Byzantine Empire. Refers to Theodosius and dates to c. 840. Found near Ribe Marketplace. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/

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The BvS 10 is an all-terrain, amphibious vehicle used by the British Royal Marine Commandoes. They have given it the designation 'Viking' because it is a Swedish design.

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Busts of Anne Stine and Helge Ingstad who discovered l'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, thus proving that the Viking reached the American continent.

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A bust of St Olaf was gifted to St Mary's Church, Lindisfarne by the Parish of Nidaros Cathedral.

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Course poster and essay questions for the Burning Desires course at the University of Nottingham. this exhibit gives you an idea of the coverage of the course.

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This article discusses the process of building Havhingsten / The Sea Stallion.
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