[quote]pushharder wrote:
[I remember reading recently that newly discovered archaeological evidence indicated Viking raids as far south as the Med.
No kidding.[/quote]
Correct. Vikings were as far south as Constantinople. The Byzantium emporers had a bodyguard of Vikings and many left runes as grafitti around the empire. As individuals they probably went as far as Jerusalem on personal pilgrimages. Harald Hardrada probably took part in such a pilgrimage.
But sadly there is no evidence of Vikings in Mesoamerica. I feel we have to concede that Salma is extremely unlikely to have Viking blood.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[I remember reading recently that newly discovered archaeological evidence indicated Viking raids as far south as the Med.
No kidding.[/quote]
Correct. Vikings were as far south as Constantinople. The Byzantium emporers had a bodyguard of Vikings and many left runes as grafitti around the empire. As individuals they probably went as far as Jerusalem on personal pilgrimages. Harald Hardrada probably took part in such a pilgrimage.
But sadly there is no evidence of Vikings in Mesoamerica. I feel we have to concede that Salma is extremely unlikely to have Viking blood.[/quote]
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Really guys, we are discussing Viking lore instead of basking in the hips, ass and tits of one of Gods greatest creations.
however~ in the late 12th century, the Norse had accepted Christianity, and did attend the latter of the crusades into jeruselem… however the heat did preclude them from actually crossing the desert, and most of them returned to thier homes, this his how the Ceasar at Byzantiaum ended up with the Norse guards.
however~ in the late 12th century, the Norse had accepted Christianity, and did attend the latter of the crusades into jeruselem… however the heat did preclude them from actually crossing the desert, and most of them returned to thier homes, this his how the Ceasar at Byzantiaum ended up with the Norse guards.
that is an interesting story in itself~[/quote]
Okay at least you posted a picture
