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Denmark Archaeologists Discover The World's Largest Medieval Cargo Ship
The ship survived for centuries because the sand protected it from the elements.
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Why Iceland Is Green And Greenland Is Icy: The Real Story Behind The Names
If you have ever wondered why Iceland and Greenland got their names despite their opposing characteristics, here's a little history lesson for you explorers.
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Cruise Ship Crew Member Goes Missing After Falling Into Mediterranean Sea, Search Underway
The Viking Star can carry up to 930 passengers and about 500 crew members.
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Three 1,200-Year-Old Viking Ships Will Embark On Their Riskiest Journey
Three 1,200-year-old Viking ships that have stood the test of time are embarking on their final and possibly riskiest journey to their new forever home in Norway.
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J.J. McCarthy Sparks Late Rally As Minnesota Vikings Edge Chicago Bears In NFL Opener
J.J. McCarthy completed 13-of-20 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns and ran for what proved to be the winning touchdown.
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'Viking Diet' Making A Comeback: Here's All You Need To Know About This Trend
The 'Vikings Diet' consists of food items based on their geographical location, social status, and the season.
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India's River Cruise Tourism Rises, 51 New Circuits Planned By 2027
India's river cruise tourism sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust policy support, enhanced infrastructure, and increasing interest from global operators.
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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1,000-Year-Old Viking-Era Artefact Could Be Thor's Hammer In Making
Archaeologists believe it could be either a Christian cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.
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AI Reveals Mars’s Mysterious Slope Streaks Likely Formed by Dust, Not Water Activity
An AI-based study has found that Mars’s mysterious dark slope streaks are likely formed by dust and wind, not flowing water as long believed. Based on an analysis of over 86,000 satellite images, the findings challenge past theories and may help scientists focus future Mars missions on more promising areas in the search for ancient life.
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Viking Trade Routes More Expansive Than Thought, Finds Swedish Archaeologist After 5000 km Expedition
Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarett has completed a remarkable 5000 km voyage along the Norwegian coast in a Viking-style faering. His research, recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Method & Theory, reveals that Viking trade routes were significantly more expansive and decentralised than once believed.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures One Dust Devil Devouring Another
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's navigation camera captured a Martian dust devil swallowing a smaller one. The smaller dust devil's demise was captured during an imaging experiment carried out by Perseverance's science team to better understand the dynamics at work in the Martian atmosphere. In the 1970s, NASA's Viking orbiters became the first spa...
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Los Angeles Rams Playoff Game Moved To Arizona Over Wildfires: NFL
The Los Angeles Rams home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved to Arizona due to raging wildfires in the city
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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
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Denmark Archaeologists Discover The World's Largest Medieval Cargo Ship
The ship survived for centuries because the sand protected it from the elements.
-
Why Iceland Is Green And Greenland Is Icy: The Real Story Behind The Names
If you have ever wondered why Iceland and Greenland got their names despite their opposing characteristics, here's a little history lesson for you explorers.
-
Cruise Ship Crew Member Goes Missing After Falling Into Mediterranean Sea, Search Underway
The Viking Star can carry up to 930 passengers and about 500 crew members.
-
Three 1,200-Year-Old Viking Ships Will Embark On Their Riskiest Journey
Three 1,200-year-old Viking ships that have stood the test of time are embarking on their final and possibly riskiest journey to their new forever home in Norway.
-
J.J. McCarthy Sparks Late Rally As Minnesota Vikings Edge Chicago Bears In NFL Opener
J.J. McCarthy completed 13-of-20 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns and ran for what proved to be the winning touchdown.
-
'Viking Diet' Making A Comeback: Here's All You Need To Know About This Trend
The 'Vikings Diet' consists of food items based on their geographical location, social status, and the season.
-
India's River Cruise Tourism Rises, 51 New Circuits Planned By 2027
India's river cruise tourism sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust policy support, enhanced infrastructure, and increasing interest from global operators.
-
"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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1,000-Year-Old Viking-Era Artefact Could Be Thor's Hammer In Making
Archaeologists believe it could be either a Christian cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.
-
AI Reveals Mars’s Mysterious Slope Streaks Likely Formed by Dust, Not Water Activity
An AI-based study has found that Mars’s mysterious dark slope streaks are likely formed by dust and wind, not flowing water as long believed. Based on an analysis of over 86,000 satellite images, the findings challenge past theories and may help scientists focus future Mars missions on more promising areas in the search for ancient life.
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Viking Trade Routes More Expansive Than Thought, Finds Swedish Archaeologist After 5000 km Expedition
Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarett has completed a remarkable 5000 km voyage along the Norwegian coast in a Viking-style faering. His research, recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Method & Theory, reveals that Viking trade routes were significantly more expansive and decentralised than once believed.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures One Dust Devil Devouring Another
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's navigation camera captured a Martian dust devil swallowing a smaller one. The smaller dust devil's demise was captured during an imaging experiment carried out by Perseverance's science team to better understand the dynamics at work in the Martian atmosphere. In the 1970s, NASA's Viking orbiters became the first spa...
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Los Angeles Rams Playoff Game Moved To Arizona Over Wildfires: NFL
The Los Angeles Rams home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved to Arizona due to raging wildfires in the city
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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
