In addition to utilizing intact Islamic coins, the Vikings in Sweden also utilized fragmented Islamic coins for their silver content. They employed Muslim weighing scales to measure pieces and fragments, as well …
Many coin hoards found on Gotland contain Muslim coins dating back to the 9th and 10th century. Gotland had a significant role in facilitating commerce between Viking Scandinavia, Viking Russia, and the …
Urban area Even though Birka is well-known as a Swedish and Scandinavian Viking Age center, few people are aware of its Islamic coinage and other artifacts from the Islamic world. These artifacts …
Viking connections in Sweden and the Islamic world. While Sweden was not directly involved in the Viking Age in Britain or France, it did play a significant role as a receiver of …
The presence and trading activities of the Swedish Vikings in the 9th century greatly impacted the Viking Age, which connected these territories with the Islamic world. This effect also extended into Finland. …
Another complex issue arises in the early Danish events, adding to the already puzzling interactions between the Jutland rulers and the Scyldings at Leire. Because the Scyldings and their people were primarily …
Even though the histories of the early Danish monarchs are extremely confusing and of little historical value, it is essential to mention them. It will be helpful to remember how Denmark became …
Northern Stone Age people were largely nomads, migrating in waves from the central European plains in search of greener pastures. To put it simply, it was the time when the northern population …
Regardless of his social behavior or actions while abroad, the Viking’s cultural past merits respect, regardless of his heathendom or the polygamy of his chieftains. He was born into a family of …
The Swedes accomplished the most significant and astonishing victory in Viking history by establishing an autonomous Swedish-Russian state. They expanded trade in the eastern Slavonic region along established river channels, not via …