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VikingsThe history of the Vikings has always been a source of great fascination. The image of the Vikings as blond, blue-eyed and fearless warriors, explorers, mariners and traders is undisputed.
Hornless Vikings
 All the evidence suggests that the Vikings never actually wore helmets with horns, and there is no explanation as to where this image came from. All we know about horned helmets is that they were used in religious ceremonies in Northern Europe in the first millennium. Read more
The Vikings
 As the Vikings left their imposing mark on European history, so they also left their distinctive mark on the Danish landscape, and a trip to Denmark’s Viking Age monuments also takes in some of the country’s most beautiful regions. Read more
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What are runic stones and where can you find them?
Throughout the region of Jutland you'll find many examples of runic stones, some situated precisely where they were erected more than 1,000 years ago! In most cases, the stones can be viewed for free.
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