The Vikings’ world and their influence is explored and illustrated in this Jackdaw. Through hands-on documents learn about the ships the Vikings traveled in, the life they led, their culture and customs, and the art and traditions they left behind. The archaeological evidence presents a fascinating and colorful picture of these fearless adventurers. Their own sagas relate their history and exploits. Historian: Sylvia Nickels. The contents of this Jackdaw feature:

• The Vikings, who and why — an introductory broadsheet.
• The Viking homelands — an illustrated map.
• Traders and travelers — the Viking world.
• They come to the British Isles.
• Viking sites in Britain — a picture sheet.
• The death of St. Olaf — a full color illumination from the Flateyjarbok.
• How the Vikings traveled.
• The Viking home — a reconstruction of Viking life.
• Beliefs and burials.
• Viking culture — writing and ornaments.
• Thralls, karls and jarls — the Viking social structure.
• Clothes, customs and cleanliness — Viking fashion and behavior.