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Mystery Solved for the Galloway Hoard Runes of the Viking Era
A silver armband discovered in a surprisingly large hoard buried in Scotland reveal more about ancient this ancient era.
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Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Of the four arm bands found with the hoard, three of them are inscribed with Anglo-Saxon runes with Old English name elements, officials said. These runes likely correspond with the names of the ...
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Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
Anglo-Saxons also used runes (marked stones) but little has survived. Much of our evidence comes from archaeology: burials, grave goods, treasure hoards and building remains. These combs are made ...
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Anglo-Saxons
Who were the Anglo-Saxons? The Anglo-Saxon age in Britain was from around AD410 to 1066. Find out who they were and where they came from. Why did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain? Find out what ...