for any sydneysiders

Beyond the legend

Hundreds of treasures reveal how they really lived.

Warriors, invaders and plunderers or explorers, traders and farmers? Beyond the myths and legends, what do we really know about the people we call Vikings?

The fascinating world of Vikings is revealed in the international blockbuster Vikings – Beyond the legend – open for a limited season.

This must-see exhibition draws on recent archaeological discoveries and nearly 500 rare artefacts to shed new light on the Viking way of life while challenging stereotypes of Vikings as ferocious, plundering pagans in horned helmets.

Many of the artefacts have never been seen in Australia such as the oldest known Scandinavian crucifix, finely crafted bronze and silver jewellery, exquisite gold and silver pendants, small statuettes of Norse gods, and Viking swords dating from 700-1100AD.

Visitors can also see an eight metre replica of the Viking boat Krampmacken, and step on board the Jorgen Jorgenson – a newly restored reconstruction of the late 9th century Gokstad ship.

Vikings – Beyond the legend comes direct from Sweden and is produced by The Swedish History Museum and MuseumsPartner .

Boris said:

Warriors, invaders and plunderers or explorers, traders and farmers?

All of the above?

Skunkworks said:

Boris said:

Warriors, invaders and plunderers or explorers, traders and farmers?

All of the above?

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Now they just like to listen to ABBA,,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIl0aQ7K1OA

>stereotypes of Vikings as ferocious, plundering pagans in horned helmets

Many of those who settled in Britain and elsewhere were actually peaceful farmers, once they’d slaughtered the native farmers and stolen their land.

Twas gentlemen visitors from Scandinavia who established the first parliaments. The Shetland Tingwall, the Þingvellir of Iceland, the Thing of All Geats, and the Manx Tynwald, which is still going strong today.

>the Thing of All Geats

They were a bit stuck for ideas there.

Wonder if there was a lower Thing and an upper Thing.

Bubblecar said:

>stereotypes of Vikings as ferocious, plundering pagans in horned helmets

Many of those who settled in Britain and elsewhere were actually peaceful farmers, once they’d slaughtered the native farmers and stolen their land.

Typical of settlers the world over.

>>The Shetland Tingwall

And how many people have died trying to get over that one…where’s David Hasselhoff when you need him

Neophyte said:

>>The Shetland Tingwall

And how many people have died trying to get over that one…where’s David Hasselhoff when you need him

You said it, Bud!

it’s ok MV i got the reference.

:-)

:)

what was that thing they called a meeting place again?