6.The Vikings were eco-pioneers – sort of! The ‘long houses’ where families lived would have turf roofs to help keep in the heat. 7.Fenrir Grayback, the werewolf in the Harry Potter books, was named after a ferocious giant wolf from ancient Viking mythology. 8.When important Vikings ...
Longhouses made of planks were usually designed with minimal openings, like doors and a tiny hole in the roof. In addition to being skilled craftsmen, the Vikings were shipbuilders. They were known for their longships that could traverse strong sea waves and shallow rivers. Viking boats were ...
The Anglo-Saxons didn’t like the stone houses and streets left by the Romans, so they built their own villages. They looked for land which had lots of natural resources like food, water and wood to build and heat their homes, and Britain’s forests had everything they needed. They sur...
On March 14, 1905, Henry Paget finally succumbed to his long illness, passing in Monte Carlo with Lilian at his side. He was just 29 years old, and he could have no Viking funeral, and no lavish affair with ribbons or jewels. After all, his creditors had forced him to sell all those...
He was buried in November 1990 in Oxford, England, and according to his granddaughter, the family gave him a “sort of Viking funeral”. Today, children continue to leave toys and flowers by his grave.⇢ More info. 41 As a struggling young writer, Harper Lee once got a year’s wages...
Roskilde: The city in Zeeland houses the famous Viking Ship museum which displays five longships. The largest cathedral of Denmark is located in the city. The cathedral is the official royal burial church and the final resting place of Danish kings and queens. ...
Reykjavík is famous for its colorful buildings and thriving nightlife scene, but it also houses the National and Saga museums, which trace Iceland’s Viking history. The Last Frontier Did you know that Iceland is the last place on Earth to be settled by humans? This all happened over 1,10...
Oslo: The capital city houses the famous Viking Ship Museum exhibits two of the best preserved Viking ships from the 9th century. Viking Ship Museum There are many attractions in Oslo, such as the huge red Cityhall building, the Opera House where you can walk up the roof or the Akershus ...
Scapa Flow is enclosed within surrounding islands, namely Hoy, Burray, Graemsay and South Ronaldsay. Being a key harbour since Viking times, the sheltered waters have played a significant role in the region’s trade and travel and conflicts that occurred since prehistory. ...
9) One of Hawaii’s main islands, Kaho’olawe, is only 11 miles long Another one of the many interesting things to know about Hawaii is that Kahoolawe (its smallest main island) and its land and waters can, by law, only be used by native Hawaiians for their own purposes. No commercia...