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89English Surnames
We all have one, some of us change them, but where do surnames come from and what do they mean? When researching a family tree you are soon able to follow branches of your tree by the surnames alone.Genealogy can be lists of people connected by...
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87Was Christopher Columbus Really the First to Discover America?
Quick and to-the-point article comparing the arrival dates of Columbus and Leif Eriksson in the Americas that answers the question "Was Christopher Columbus really the first to discover America."
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85Who Were The Vikings?
The Vikings came from their homes in Scandinavia, from the countries we now call Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The name Viking comes from the language which is called ‘old Norse'. In Norse Vikings means ‘piracy'. They are also called ‘North men'...
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87Origins of the Names 'Alabama' and 'Montgomery' (city) - United States Place Names History
Place names can tell us a lot about the history of a settlement. Why can the names 'Alabama' and 'Montgomery' teach us?
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89TAX! Ten Weird Taxes You Probably Aren't Paying
A lot of people around the world aren't happy about the taxes they are paying. This article looks on the bright side! Here are ten very odd, weird taxes you almost certainly aren't paying....
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86Vikings in Oklahoma: Norsemen and the Heavener Runestone
The Vikings have landed in Oklahoma. To be more specific, they have landed in Heavener, Oklahoma. We can only speculate as to why they came, but many archeologists agree that there were, in fact, Vikings in Oklahoma. It has been proven that...
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87The Mysterious History of The Newport Tower
The Newport Tower, or Old Stone Mill in Newport, Rhode Island is a mystery. Was it built by Norse Vikings, early English colonists, the Chinese, the Portuguese or the Knights Templar? Nobody really knows but there are lots of theories. Check them all out here.
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84Life as a Viking
The life of a Viking, also known as the Viking lifestyle, was not always as simple as it appears on the screens of today's movie theaters. Depending on what role you were in, social life could have very different things in store for you.
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83Fun Things To Do In Norway And Sweden -- Best Scandinavia Attractions
When we visited Norway and Sweden, my husband and I loved our Scandinavian holiday. Here are some things to do in Norway and Sweden.
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86The Story of the Master Thief - Ancient Norse Folktale
Sadly, there are stories and tales of old, once taught and handed down from one generation to the next, that are slipping away from the consciousness of modern minds, destined to be lost to future generations if we are not careful. One such ancient Norse folktale in danger of being lost is -- The Story of the Master Thief.
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