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  • n  the extinct Germanic language of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland from about to 700 to 1350
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  • Archaeologists discover Viking parliament under parking lot
    Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered what looks to be an ancient Viking parliament underneath a parking lot, of all places. Excavations in the town of Dingwall unearthed what’s known as a “Thing” site. The term comes from the Old Norse word ping, meaning assembly. (Via  The Scotsman ) These “Thing” sites acted as meeting places for ancient Norsemen to settle disputes and make laws. This one ...
    Oct. 26, 2013 - WSOC-TV Charlotte

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