An interactive map of Dublin with a slider allowing a view of the city development through the Viking and Medieval periods. Produced by Dublinia as part of their Online Learning Resources, and available for Primary Level and for Everyone.
Map of Calf Sound in the Isle of Man, with several Norse place names
Subject
Map
Description
Detail from a map in the Calf Sound Cafe & Visitor Centre, detailing several Norse names, including Kitterland, the Calf, and the Cletts, deriving from the Norse word klettr meaning 'rock'.
A map of the Viking world as named by (or as known to) the Norse peoples. Whilst the names are not entirely accurate (and include a few not recorded in Norse sources), it does illustrate the extent of Norse activity.
Many of the streets in this central area of Reykjavík are named after the Norse Gods. The first street to be named was Óðinsgata in the early twentieth century.
The Online Learning Website from Dublinia features interactive maps of Viking and medieval Dublin, and nine audio visual animations on historical sites in the city, available via a free online platform at http://dublinia.ie/online-learning/
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If authentic, it would show that Europeans were aware of America before Columbus sailed there. However, opinion is divided on its authenticity, with the consensus currently erring towards agreement that it is not]]>2016-11-22T09:26:33-08:00
Title
The Vinland Map
Subject
Map drawing
Description
The Vinland Map is a mappa mundi that depicts Vinland, the Viking name for America. It first came to light in 1957 when it was offered for sale by an anonymous private library. It was thought to date from the mid-fifteenth century, and to be based on a thirteenth century original.
If authentic, it would show that Europeans were aware of America before Columbus sailed there. However, opinion is divided on its authenticity, with the consensus currently erring towards agreement that it is not
Creator
Unknown
Source
Yale University
Publisher
Yale University
Date
07/09/2007
Contributor
Adminsitrator
Rights
(c) Yale University Press (Yale University, from this website) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Format
jpg
Language
English
Type
PhysicalObject
Coverage
Fifteenth century, thirteenth century, modern, Vinland, USA, America
Viking Lands Map from Layers of Learning Initiative
Subject
Teaching Aid
Description
A print out and colour in map of the Viking World from the Layers of Learning initiative, which is a homeschool curriculum company and produces several free-to-share educational resources for children. A PDF can be downloaded at their website.
]]>https://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1033 For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the official website]]>2016-08-02T02:43:25-07:00
Title
Virtual Tour of the Ribe VikingCenter
Subject
Interactive Resource
Description
A virtual tour of the Ribe VikingCenter, demonstrating the layout of the three main areas and allowing families to plan their visit to the Center.
For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the official website