Friday, 15 March 2013

How do we know the Vikings were here?

The Vikings have left many traces of their settlement which are still visible today. Archaeology provides evidence of their adventures, settlement and their daily life. The study of their 
language shows the lasting effect that the Viking settlements had in the British Isles, and DNA analysis shows the effect the Vikings had on the genetics of the countries where they settled. All of this gives valuable information, but the only reason we have non idea of the 'Vikings' as people is their appearance in the drawings found by archaeologists.
http://www.dightonrock.com/thevikingsneverhadanaythingtodow.htm

The first findings of Viking artifacts were found in the early 1060's. The first recorded raid on Britain was in 789 (three ships raided Portland). The last raid attempt was Harald Hardrada's in 1066 which failed spectacularly. 
Archaeologists dig in the Tanfield Valley.

Archaeologist Patricia Sutherland (orange jacket) excavates a potential Viking site on Baffin Island.



4 comments:

  1. Good to see you have started but you have a lot to go. Remember this is to be completed by the beginning of next week.

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  2. Monday 24 March - that is the final date of submission but your work has been assessed progressively. With the numerous class lessons to work on this task it should have been completed easily by the due date.

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  3. Rahana, we have a week left to finish the second research topic and begin the multi-media presentation. You are so far behind now it will be difficult to catch up. Please see me if you would like to have a chat about what is happening with you / your work.

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