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27. The famous Jelling Stone was raised by King Harald Bluetooth in the 960s.

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28. Norse housewives' rights were better than those of some women in later periods. They held the keys to the longhouse; commanded slaves in the master's absence and could divorce for reasons like their husbands showing too much chest hair!

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29. Viking houses in England were made of wattle (which means wooden sticks).

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30. There were two meals a day - day meal and night meal!

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31. Prow carpenters for longboats were paid well, acknowledging their great art which is evidence of Viking sensibilities sometimes forgotten.

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32. Silver armbands were popular amongst the rich.

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33. Battles started at a distance with projectiles like arrows and rocks from slings.

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34. Ordeals were a test of bravery to sort out arguments by picking stones out of hot water or carrying hot iron for nine paces.

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35. Vikings loved brightly coloured clothes, using woad for blue; weld for yellow and madder for red

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36. Norse boats were very well made and were often named.