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Broken bones in ancient homes shed new light on Viking violence

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What happened

Fragmented bones and skull pieces found in hearths, beneath floors and in other domestic settings in early Scandinavian settlement sites are providing fresh insights into Iron Age and Viking Age violence.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:26 UTC.

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