Research done on the Isle of Man suggests that the Vikings, whom we tend to picture as a rather violent lot, may not have been quite so bloodthirsty as commonly depicted. For more on this topic check out this link.
Amphorae were pottery vessels created to hold and transport goods in the Greek and Roman world; some were even highly decorative and given as prizes, or used to hold the ashes of the dead. Join me as I delve into the vessels of history...