Mystery Of The Haraldskærkvinnan (Haraldskærwoman) – Bog Body Of A Viking Queen?
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The discovery of an ancient bog body in Denmark tells the story of a woman who journeyed to an unknown land only to meet death, but why? Was she sacrificed? Could she have been a deceived Viking Queen? It seems the story is a little more complicated than this.
Scientists have long tried to unravel the mystery of the bog body today known as Haraldskærkvinnan (Haraldskærwoman). With the help of historical records, archaeological investigations, and modern technology, it has been possible to shed a more comprehensive picture of events that took place more than 2,000 years ago.
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