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The Maya Ball Game - Information for Kids How To Make Canopic Jars - Ancient Egypt Craft for Kids The 6 Stone Age Animals KS2 Students Need to Know Stone Age Food - A Brief Guide for Kids2 min Were there any differences between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons? - A Mini-Guide with Dominic SandbrookWe pose best-selling historian Dominic Sandbrook the question: Were there any differences between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons?2 min Did Vikings do anything other than go raiding? - A Masterclass Mini-Guide with Dominic SandbrookWe pose best-selling historian and super-popular podcaster Dominic Sandbrook the question: Did Vikings do anything other than go raiding?2 min Were Viking Berserkers a real thing?Did Viking Berserkers ever exist? We investigate!4 min Odin and the Mead of Poetry: A feathery tale of murder, spit-people, and poop.An epic story of Viking gods, murderous dwarves, and bird poo.3 min Who is Thor? A Mythological Guide for KidsGoing to watch Thor: Blood and Thunder? Then you'll need to read this guide to Thor. What was the Thor of Viking myths like?3 min The Vikings Attack Lindisfarne – Info for Keystage2The Viking raid on the Anglo-Saxon monastery on Lindisfarne is considered to be the start of the Viking age in Europe. Find out more...3 min Book Review: The Children of Ash and Elm – A History of the Vikings - Is it any good?Our first book review! And what a corker to start with. We check out The Children of Ash and Elm – A History of the Vikings by Neil Price.3 min What is Valhalla? A Beginners GuideWhat the heck is Valhalla then? We give you the key info!4 min How Did Vikings Celebrate Christmas?Did Vikings celebrate Christmas? Yes, but it wasn't like Christmas today. They called it Yule and it was filled with unusual traditions.4 min How Were Viking Longships Made? - An Easy GuideWe investigate how Viking Longships were made and uncover some fascinating facts!6 min Make a Viking Helmet - Crafts for KidsLearn how to make your own Viking Helmet using cardboard and metallic paint with this fun and informative craft activity for kids.4 min Did Vikings Wear Horns On Their Helmets? - Myth-Buster For KidsSpoiler: No, Vikings probably didn't wear horned helmets. But why don't we know for certain? And where did the idea come from?2 min An Easy Guide to Choosing the Best Viking History Books - Kids, Teens and AdultsThis is Imagining History's guide to the very best Viking history books to aid in children's learning.4 min A - Z Viking Gods Guide - Ideal for KS2Need a quick A-Z guide of the Viking gods to help with your homework? Then look no further!4 min What was the Anglo-Saxon Army Like? - A Guide for KidsWhat did the Anglo-Saxon Army look like? What weaponry did they use and how did they fight? We've got some answers!5 min History of the Christmas Wreath - Craft Your Own WreathMake your own Christmas Wreath with this step-by-step craft for kids & learn the ancient origins of the Christmas Wreath.4 min Ancient Origins of the Christmas Tree - A Guide for KidsLearn how the modern day Christmas Tree has a history that goes back as far as the Ancient Egyptians & the Vikings.3 min What did Vikings Eat? - A Brief Guide for KS2Ever wondered what Vikings ate? Us too! Which is why we delved deep into our research books to uncover the surprisingly varied Viking diet. 12
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