Link Between Nordic Tribes and Islam Found At Ancient Viking Burial Site
Archaeologists studying clothing worn by ancient Vikings have found evidence of a link between the Nordic tribes and Islam. Researchers from Sweden’s Uppsala University examined garments uncovered at 9th and 10th-century burial sites. They found that what they thought were typical Viking Age patterns in silver bands and embroidered clothing, were actually Kufic characters invoking both ‘Allah’ and ‘Ali,’ two … Continue reading
Scientists Divided on if ‘Furku.Al’ Rock Inscription is Genuinely the Work of Vikings
SEEN IN THE HEADLINE IMAGE: Boulder appears to say “Furku.Al” © Internet-us.com When a resident on the Isle of Eigg decided to clean his drains, he had no idea that he would stumble upon a mystery that would baffle archaeologists around the world. The islander’s discovery of a boulder with the letters “Furku.Al” scratched into its surface has sparked a … Continue reading
