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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Jun 19, 2025, 05:42 PM

Title: Viking ship moors in Inverness
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 19, 2025, 05:42 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn32vgrrqo.amp

Eek...the Vikings have landed
Title: Re: Viking ship moors in Inverness
Post by: Jim Webster on Jun 19, 2025, 06:11 PM
Quote from: Imperial Dave on Jun 19, 2025, 05:42 PMhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn32vgrrqo.amp

Eek...the Vikings have landed

To quote the article, "It is understood the Draken Harald HÃ¥rfagre is being used as an ancient Greek warship in The Odyssey, a new movie by Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon."

So the absolute determination to achieve total historical accuracy still drives the film industry
To make sure they have enough extras for the fight scenes, they're contacting the Guizer Jarl and his squad from Up Helly Aa
Title: Re: Viking ship moors in Inverness
Post by: DBS on Jun 19, 2025, 07:40 PM
How many pack llamas will be embarked?