Bone trove in Denmark tells story of 'Barbarian' battle

The Local ^ | Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | AFP

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Bracelet for the victorious giant who led the attack?

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Several iron smelting furnaces, blacksmith forceps, hand- made ceramics and plenty of iron slag were uncovered at the site.

The Vikings smelted iron to make nails to hold their boats/ships together.

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Thanks Western Phil. They weren't going anywhere during Roman times.

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