A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
The Lendbreen ice patch in Norway has revealed a treasure trove of artifacts, providing essential insights into the Viking era and beyond. These discoveries, ranging from the 5th to the 18th century, illustrate the daily lives and activities of individuals who traversed this historic mountain pass.
When thinking of historic Vikings, the mind instantly conjures up images of Beowulf, horned helmets, large ships, and, more to the extreme, Vikings’ raping and pillaging. However, these aspects do not define them, though they were guilty of the latter in some cases. It’s important to note that Viking history was primarily written down by the Vikings’ enemies, since they themselves did not document their history in books.