Fearsome, violent, and romanticized, to this day the Vikings of the Middle Ages command our attention. Even children’s movies have taken up the Viking banner. What do we know about their history? The legacy of their exploits? After the Vikings plundered northern Europe, what happened to them? A thousand years after the peak of their power, do any of their descendants roam Europe? The Americas? Could you be related to them? Tune in to find out!
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Can we identify the Jews genetically?
Who are the Jews? Persecuted, powerful, peaceful—the Jewish people have worn many labels throughout human history. From the height of King David’s empire to the modern Middle East conflict, Jewish people and Jewish interests have stood at the forefront of the story of civilization. Who are they? ...
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What happened to the ancient Egyptians?
Few ancient cultures evoke as much passion, curiosity, and mystery as ancient Egypt. Giant pyramids, powerful pharaohs, glittering tombs, mummies from the dawn of civilization—Egypt is hard to ignore. What happened to these peoples? Who are their descendants? The Egyptians of today? Or might the ...
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Neglected biblical clues to ancient h...
"New biblical discoveries” is a dangerous phrase. The Bible is unchanging, and announcements of “new” findings in the Word of God should be met with suspicion. On the other hand, the Bible is a large book that requires a lifetime of study to master. It provides the only infallible account of the ...
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