Two of the busts are distinctly different than the others. They have a typical Roman appearance and were probably once mounted on a bronze vessel. This well-made head dates to the 3rd century AD. (Photo: Max Jahrehorn, Blekinge Museum)
Two of the busts are distinctly different than the others. They have a typical Roman appearance and were probably once mounted on a bronze vessel. This well-made head dates to the 3rd century AD. (Photo: Max Jahrehorn, Blekinge Museum)
Vastra Vang was the Las Vegas of old Sweden. Tourists came from all over the world to try their luck at the Viking games of chance like CATCH THE MOOSE and WHO CAN HOLD THEIR HAND IN THE FIRE THE LONGEST? They had spectacular entertainment like Gurd The Magician who was famous for making entire French towns disappear. And the food! Creamed Herring and cabbage! Yep, tourists came and spent their gold figurines there like they were going out of style.
Interesting. I find myself thinking of a Rumpelstiltskin-type character with the guldgubbar (which also sounds Ferengi!).
no kidding since all i need is one half from a short sheep
"The discovery of gold from this period shows that people in the area served as soldiers in the Roman Army..."
Sixth-century: not even possibly the Western Empire's "Roman Army".
Possibly the Army of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Haven't I read somewhere Vikings did serve there?
But these were not Vikings, right?
Note this:
