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Ancestry/Genealogy

RobinA

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5. In Studying

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:39 AM

Aug 2023

The Scandinavians for a recent trip there, I learned that the Vikings were massive slavers. Not only did they bring people back from their North Atlantic raids, they sailed through Europe gathering the Slavs for down river trade with the Middle East.

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Ancient DNA Reveals A Genetic History of the Viking Age: Smithsonian. Slavery in Viking Society [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2023 OP

Kickin' Faux pas Jan 2023 #1

Greetings, I have a good amt. of Scandi/Nordic ancestry according a recent DNA test, if accurate.. appalachiablue Jan 2023 #2

I Faux pas Jan 2023 #4

That's the blood that runs through my veins. SergeStorms Jan 2023 #3

In Studying RobinA Aug 2023 #5

Ik, they were very involved in sailing all over, raiding & taking slaves. A strong source of income appalachiablue Aug 2023 #6