Vikings! Prepare for NORSE Month! | How was the World Made? (Hint: Emus helped)

View this email in your browser March 2018 Newsletter CALLING ALL VIKINGS! April is NORSE Month at Ancient Origins Prepare your longships and polish your swords (but don’t put on helmets with horns, that’s historically inaccurate) and get ready to go Viking! April is coming, and that means drinking in all that is ancient Norse – preferably from a horn cup! On Ancient Origins, we will focus each month on a particular culture or civilization, sharing many articles and features on the theme. For those who can’t get enough of: Almighty Thor, Ragnarok, famous (and infamous) Viking warriors, trickster gods and powerful goddesses of the Norse pantheon,   mythological heroes and supernatural beings practical ancient advice on how to keep the dead from rising - we’ll cover it all, and more! (And don’t forget – Ancient Origins Premium is a trove for the Viking lover.) Life Just Got Better – Searches Made Easier Did you know that Ancient Origins boasts over 10,000 articles?? We’re pretty proud of our vast library of research and excellent writing by talented experts and writers—but sifting through that many articles unassisted can be daunting. NOW Searches just got easier! We’ve added an easy new search bar for you at the very top of the website. Plug your search term in there and get rewarded with specific results; saving you time and effort and pinpointing the info you want. It’s the small changes that add up to a great experience! We Listen to Your Feedback You send us really helpful feedback, and we hear you! A number of readers have suggested that they find it frustrating that the articles are presented over several pages. It’s important to us you’re getting the most out of Ancient Origins, and we really value your input—so we have taken this on board and have now made a change so that all articles can be read on one page. Drop us a line anytime about how you’re enjoying Ancient Origins, and any suggestions you might have.   info@ancient-origins.net HEY! Did You See Our Top News Stories This Week? Did you see the latest news on amazing ancient discoveries? Finders of Killingholme Treasure Hoard Make a Mint Bottle caps and rusty nails aren’t the only things metal detectorists can find. Sometimes amateur treasure hunters make a big haul! Such was the case with the Killingholme Treasure, a collection of over 4000 Roman coins minted by the Roman Empire almost 1700 years ago.  Read more... Da Vinci Designed a Double Helix Staircase at the Château de Chambord One of the most impressive architectural features of the French Renaissance castle of Château de Chambord is its famous double helix staircase. The design of this element is popularly attributed to the renowned Italian Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. Read more... Devils Tower: Born from the Earth After a Bear Mated with a Woman The Native Americans who live in area rely on their folklore to explain how the tower came into being, and these tales vary from one tribe to another. According to Cheyenne folklore, a band of warriors and their families went to the area to worship the Great Spirit...   ​Read more... Love Ancient Origins? Get Even More with AO PREMIUM! SO MANY of you have helped the community grow by subscribing – thanks!! You’re awesome, and you help so we can bring more updates, features, and benefits. Your involvement with Ancient Origins Premium gets you instant access to articles, ebooks, talks, discounts and more. It also helps support what we do and highlights the work of academic and independent authors and researchers.