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Broken bones in ancient homes shed new light on Viking violence

Fragmented bones and skull pieces found in hearths, beneath floors and in other domestic settings in early Scandinavian settlement sites are providing fresh insights into Iron Age and Viking Age violence.

Broken bones in ancient homes shed new light on Viking violence
Image: Phys.org
Fragmented bones and skull pieces found in hearths, beneath floors and in other domestic settings in early Scandinavian settlement sites are providing fresh insights into Iron Age and Viking Age violence.

Originally published at Phys.org

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