A medieval saga told of a man thrown in a well. Scientists found him.
A team of researchers found the remains of the “Well-man” from an 800-year-old Norse saga and used ancient DNA analysis to reconstruct who he was.
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Icelandic Sagas and Other Historical Documents Relating to the Settlements and Descents of the Northmen of the British Isles
Volume 2: Hákonar Saga, and a Fragment of Magnus Saga, with Appendices ...
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The Vikings in Iceland: Their Story in Sagas and Archaeology
The sagas credit a man named Flóki Vilgerðarson with the first attempted settlement of Iceland. He followed a raven to the island but struggled in the new land and returned to Norway after less ...
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The Forger's Inspiration
Yet none of the Icelandic sagas identifies Greenland as an island, and archeological discoveries indicate that Viking colonists, hunters, and traders explored Greenland's west coast perhaps as far ...
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An Icelandic saga on a centralized healthcare database and democratic decision making
The May issue of Nature Biotechnology contained a commentary by two expatriate Icelanders entitled "Decoding Iceland." The commentary focused on deCODE genetics and a centralized health care ...
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icelandic saga
Two young designers release a collection of neck accessories rooted in their national heritage. Rar! Leather Jewelry Inspired By A Famous Icelandic Saga Two young designers release a collection of ...
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Iceland Landmarks: Must-See Sights In The Land Of Fire And Ice
Although natural attractions tend to dominate tourist itineraries, Iceland's allure isn't just in its raw natural beauty. This is a land in which Norse sagas meet 21st-century lifestyle ...
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Saga Museum
The Saga Museum brings Iceland's Viking history to life through realistic silicone figures depicting significant moments in Icelandic history. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sagas ...