Discover The Vikings Everyday Life Art And Culture

Author : John C. Miles
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 144515370X

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Discover the Vikings: Everyday Life, Art and Culture by John C. Miles Pdf

Vikings have a fearsome reputation as terrifying and brutal warriors, raiding other lands and killing without mercy. Yet the Vikings were also incredibly cultured and lived in a complex society. Through artefacts and excavations, Discover the Vikings: Everyday Life, Art and Culture explores the Viking world by examining - among other things - shipbuilding and navigation, longhouses and home life, food and farming and their skills as craftspeople. The book also invites readers to use their own imaginations to think about what it would be like to live in Viking times. Would you be hardy enough to travel far from home in a mighty longship? For readers aged 7+.

Author : History Brought Alive
Publisher : History Brought Alive
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Vikings: Who Were The Vikings? Enter The Viking Age & Discover The Facts, Sagas, Norse Mythology, Legends, Battles & More by History Brought Alive Pdf

In 700 AD, a tribe of warriors left their homeland and struck out for glory & conquest.., They came to take no prisoners. Their eerie horns made a distinctive sound, and their fearsome longboats struck from out of nowhere.. The Vikings, their History & Mythology fascinates many because it speaks to something within us: The fight to succeed and to grow stronger. Make no mistake, these were not nice people, but much of their legacy was not just about pillaging and destruction. In this book, History Brought Alive reveals new insights into The Vikings. Join us on a rampage through their history, culture, myths and more! Blending historical accounts, tales and mythology. This is the definitive guide to the life and times of the Vikings. See into the lives of these legendary people, the impact that they had on medieval society and beyond. In this book you will discover; Common Misunderstandings About The Vikings The Viking Diet - Discover The Energy Source Of The Epic Warriors Runestones - Meanings & Opening a Gateway to Ancient Viking Civilization Famous Battles including The Legendary Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 Language of The Vikings - Old Norse Language Throughout History Viking Longships - How The Norsemen Ruled the Waves Traditions, Culture & Rituals - Births, Weddings & The Complex Way The Viking’s Responded to Death Viking Gods & Goddesses - Loki The Trickster, Thor God of Thunder & More What Happened to The Vikings & Why did They Disappear? And much, much more.. The Viking era may have ended, but their legacy lives on. And if you want to find out more about The Vikings then this isThe Book for You

Author : Philip Parker
Publisher : QEB Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682971953

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50 Things You Should Know About The Vikings by Philip Parker Pdf

Known for their vicious raids, love of treasure, and fierce warriors: the vikings were the most feared invaders of the Medieval period. For 300 years, they terrorized the world in their hunt for land and power, but they also had a rich culture in art, literature, and law. Packed with facts, maps, infographics, and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the most feared invaders of the Middle Ages. Covering where they came from and who they conquered, their commerce and culture (including their bloodthirsty stories), their travel and trade, and the reasons behind their demise, this complete guide provides a comprehensive exploration of who these peoples were – and who they were not. For while there is no doubt that some Vikings launched bloodthirsty attacks in this period, pillaging communities and plundering treasure, many more were peaceful traders and settlers. Going beyond the fearsome warriors, battles, and adventures we associate with Vikings, this detailed book provides an insight into the everyday life of the people, to examine how and what they traded, what Viking village life was like, and how they made and sailed their famous long ships. It explores the rich culture of the Vikings, including the beautiful art they created, the legendary stories they told, and the complex law systems they built to maintain a civilized society as well as how their culture and influence lives on in the world today.

Author : Njord Kane
Publisher : Spangenhelm Publishing
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781943066315

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History of the Vikings and Norse Culture by Njord Kane Pdf

The story of the Norse begins with the first ancient tribes during the early Nordic Stone Age. There originated the Nordic Ax Culture when primitive Norsemen create their first stone battle axes. An incredible evolution of an innovative and progressive culture that groomed legendary warriors whose voices still roar out today. Take a journey into the Age of Viking Expansion where Ragnar Lothbrok, Rollo, Erik the Red, and many other famous Vikings take you on a ride into the very Halls of Valhalla. Learn about Norse culture, marriage customs, baby naming ceremonies, and the sacrificial blóts used in spiritual and religious observances. Explore legendary Norse such as the Jómsvíkings, Varangian, and Rus'. The Vikings played ball and board games and had their own form of martial arts called Glima. Explore knowledge and technology specific to a culture that was shaped by a people who were able to reach great distances across seas beyond their homelands. A battle ferocious people who were unmatched by their opponents. There's a whole new world of understanding about the ancient vikings has been opened up by new archaeological discoveries and studies. New findings that lead to new questions about the Jötnar, often called frost giants. There were many shared technologies between the Ancient Norse, the Inuit and other Native American aborigines. Viking explorers have long interacted and traded with many people and cultures afar. Were ancient Norse already in contact with early Native Americans? See for yourself with new information about the Norse that was once lost in time.

Author : John C. Miles
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1445153696

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Discover the Vikings: Warriors, Exploration and Trade by John C. Miles Pdf

Vikings have a fearsome reputation as terrifying and brutal warriors, raiding other lands and killing without mercy. They were expert fighters, but also pioneers of seafaring exploration and they traded far and wide. Through artefacts and excavations, Discover the Vikings: Warriors, Exploration and Trade explores the Viking world by examining - among other things - longships that were designed especially for fighting, the places they travelled to in order to populate new lands or trade goods such as silver and slaves, and the gods they worshiped to give them victory in battle or ensure a glorious afterlife. The book also invites readers to use their own imaginations to think about what it would be like to live in Viking times. Would you have been brave enough to take part in a battle to capture an enemy town? Find out even more about the Vikings in Discover the Vikings: Everyday Life, Art and Culture. For readers aged 7+.

Author : Anders Winroth
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400851904

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The Age of the Vikings by Anders Winroth Pdf

A major reassessment of the vikings and their legacy The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by myth. It is true that they pillaged, looted, and enslaved. But they also settled peacefully and traveled far from their homelands in swift and sturdy ships to explore. The Age of the Vikings tells the full story of this exciting period in history. Drawing on a wealth of written, visual, and archaeological evidence, Anders Winroth captures the innovation and pure daring of the Vikings without glossing over their destructive heritage. He not only explains the Viking attacks, but also looks at Viking endeavors in commerce, politics, discovery, and colonization, and reveals how Viking arts, literature, and religious thought evolved in ways unequaled in the rest of Europe. The Age of the Vikings sheds new light on the complex society, culture, and legacy of these legendary seafarers.

Author : Ahoy Publications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1961217031

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Viking History by Ahoy Publications Pdf

Discover Viking history through these five hundred fascinating facts! This book is your gateway to exploring one of the most exciting societies in history. You will uncover stories, myths, and facts about the Vikings. Discover their culture, religion, writing system, voyages, and much more! Dive into details about their battles and tactics and see what everyday life was like in a Viking village. Find out fascinating information from over one thousand years ago that still influences us today. Here is just a taste of what awaits inside: Uncover why Vikings were feared raiders. Explore Norse mythology, including their gods and goddesses, the Valkyries, and more. Get acquainted with the runes, the Vikings' primitive writing system. Learn about famous expeditions like Leif Erikson's voyage to Vinland (North America). Learn about the famous Viking longships. Discover the relationship between kings, jarls (noblemen), farmers, tradesmen, and more. Examine clothing styles to better understand gender roles within society. And so much more!

Author : Marianne Hem Eriksen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108497220

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Architecture, Society, and Ritual in Viking Age Scandinavia by Marianne Hem Eriksen Pdf

This book explores households, social organization, and rituals in Viking Age Scandinavia through a study of dwellings and their doorways.

Author : Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250200839

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The Real Valkyrie by Nancy Marie Brown Pdf

In the tradition of Stacy Schiff’s Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors “Once again, Brown brings Viking history to vivid, unexpected life—and in the process, turns what we thought we knew about Norse culture on its head. Superb.” —Scott Weidensaul, author of New York Times bestselling A World on the Wing "Magnificent. It captured me from the very first page." —Pat Shipman, author of The Invaders In 2017, DNA tests revealed to the collective shock of many scholars that a Viking warrior in a high-status grave in Birka, Sweden was actually a woman. The Real Valkyrie weaves together archaeology, history, and literature to imagine her life and times, showing that Viking women had more power and agency than historians have imagined. Nancy Marie Brown uses science to link the Birka warrior, whom she names Hervor, to Viking trading towns and to their great trade route east to Byzantium and beyond. She imagines her life intersecting with larger-than-life but real women, including Queen Gunnhild Mother-of-Kings, the Viking leader known as The Red Girl, and Queen Olga of Kyiv. Hervor’s short, dramatic life shows that much of what we have taken as truth about women in the Viking Age is based not on data, but on nineteenth-century Victorian biases. Rather than holding the household keys, Viking women in history, law, saga, poetry, and myth carry weapons. These women brag, “As heroes we were widely known—with keen spears we cut blood from bone.” In this compelling narrative Brown brings the world of those valkyries and shield-maids to vivid life.

Author : Dwight B. Heath
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1995-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313034381

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International Handbook on Alcohol and Culture by Dwight B. Heath Pdf

The first authoritative guide to how the world drinks, this reference details alcohol use in different countries and cultures. Variation is striking, with alcohol sometimes a food, a sacrament, a symbol, a tool, a tranquilizer, a medicine, a love potion, or an object of scorn—often with very different meanings and uses in a single country. This volume reveals multicultural and ethnic beliefs, practices, and attitudes about drinking around the world. An extensive introduction discusses the close link between alcohol and culture and provides a foundation for the rest of the book. Each of the following chapters is written by an expert contributor and discusses alcohol and culture in a particular country. Chapters discuss historical trends, drinking among ethnic and religious minorities, national policies, and social outcomes. Countries range from industrial nations known for their alcohol research, to developing nations and to places famous for drinking. A concluding chapter highlights important similarities and differences.

Author : Youbin Chen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9782384762224

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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2023) by Youbin Chen Pdf

Author : Anna Claybourne
Publisher : 50 Things You Should Know abou
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0711281939

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50 Things You Should Know about the Vikings by Anna Claybourne Pdf

Known for their vicious raids, love of treasure, and fierce warriors: the Vikings were the most feared invaders of the Medieval period. For 300 years, they terrorized the world in their hunt for land and power, but they also had a rich culture in art, literature, and law. Packed with facts, maps, infographics, and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the most feared invaders of the Middle Ages. Covering where they came from and who they conquered, their commerce and culture (including their bloodthirsty stories), their travel and trade, and the reasons behind their demise, this complete guide provides a comprehensive exploration of who these peoples were - and who they were not. For while there is no doubt that some Vikings launched bloodthirsty attacks in this period, pillaging communities and plundering treasure, many more were peaceful traders and settlers. Going beyond the fearsome warriors, battles, and adventures we associate with Vikings, this detailed book provides an insight into the everyday life of the people, to examine how and what they traded, what Viking village life was like, and how they made and sailed their famous long ships. It explores the rich culture of the Vikings, including the beautiful art they created, the legendary stories they told, and the complex law systems they built to maintain a civilized society as well as how their culture and influence lives on in the world today.

Author : Neil Price
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465096992

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Children of Ash and Elm by Neil Price Pdf

The definitive history of the Vikings -- from arts and culture to politics and cosmology -- by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertise The Viking Age -- from 750 to 1050 -- saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have been seen through the eyes of others, distorted to suit the tastes of medieval clerics and Elizabethan playwrights, Victorian imperialists, Nazis, and more. None of these appropriations capture the real Vikings, or the richness and sophistication of their culture. Based on the latest archaeological and textual evidence, Children of Ash and Elm tells the story of the Vikings on their own terms: their politics, their cosmology and religion, their material world. Known today for a stereotype of maritime violence, the Vikings exported new ideas, technologies, beliefs, and practices to the lands they discovered and the peoples they encountered, and in the process were themselves changed. From Eirík Bloodaxe, who fought his way to a kingdom, to Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, the most traveled woman in the world, Children of Ash and Elm is the definitive history of the Vikings and their time.

Author : Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313077548

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Literature Connections to World History K6 by Lynda G. Adamson Pdf

Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes help you locate world history resources for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorab

Author : Ian O'Malley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244363543

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The Irish Culture Book 2 - Activity Book by Ian O'Malley Pdf