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