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The beautiful Sword from Langeid is from the first half of the 11th century CE. Now exhibited at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, Norway.
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Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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APA Style
Marcussen, W. (2019, May 15). The Sword from Langeid. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10630/the-sword-from-langeid/
Chicago Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "The Sword from Langeid." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 15, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10630/the-sword-from-langeid/.
MLA Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "The Sword from Langeid." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 May 2019. Web. 25 Jul 2024.
