Scandinavian Society in the Bronze Age

Scandinavian Society in the Bronze Age

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S1 E3: The physical evidence, expertly interpreted, paints a compelling picture of the Bronze Age in Scandinavia (2300 - 450 B.C.) Viking ancestors traded Arctic goods, amber, and slaves in exchange for foreign copper and tin to produce impressive bronze objects. A gilt bronze sun chariot, rock tracings, and other material culture indicate the beginnings of the Norse pantheon.