Monday, December 8, 2014

Viking Women Colonized New Lands, Too

by Tia Ghose
Live Science

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A Viking boat at Lewirk, Shetland Island
Credit: TTPhoto/Shutterstock.com

Vikings may have been family men who traveled with their wives to new lands, according to a new study of ancient Viking DNA.

Maternal DNA from ancient Norsemen closely matches that of modern-day people in the North Atlantic isles, particularly from the Orkney and Shetland Islands.
The findings suggest that both Viking men and women sailed on the ships to colonize new lands. The new study also challenges the popular conception of Vikings as glorified hoodlums with impressive seafaring skills. [Fierce Fighters: 7 Secrets of Viking Men]
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