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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Nov 18, 2021, 05:02 PM

Title: Man's dream to create 'authentic Viking settlement' on Isle of Man
Post by: Imperial Dave on Nov 18, 2021, 05:02 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-59332870

DO give up the dayjob!
Title: Re: Man's dream to create 'authentic Viking settlement' on Isle of Man
Post by: Aetius on Nov 19, 2021, 02:12 AM
Indeed, follow your dream, you only live once...

John
Title: Re: Man's dream to create 'authentic Viking settlement' on Isle of Man
Post by: Anton on Nov 19, 2021, 09:19 AM
This could be of international significance.  Charles-Edwards considers Man to be a political barometer.  Look and see who currently controls it and you know how well the surrounding nations are doing.
Title: Re: Man's dream to create 'authentic Viking settlement' on Isle of Man
Post by: Imperial Dave on Nov 19, 2021, 09:22 AM
interesting....hadnt considered that perspective
Title: Re: Man's dream to create 'authentic Viking settlement' on Isle of Man
Post by: Anton on Nov 19, 2021, 01:31 PM
Yeah, it is, pretty much works too.
Title: Re: Man's dream to create 'authentic Viking settlement' on Isle of Man
Post by: Jim Webster on Nov 19, 2021, 02:26 PM
Quote from: Anton on Nov 19, 2021, 01:31 PM
Yeah, it is, pretty much works too.

If it is authentic, then we are upgrading our coastal defences, and the next nuclear sub of the blocks, it's ours and stays in home waters!   :o