Slavery, Viking Age, Norway (Other Keyword)

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Diet and slavery in Viking Age Norway – the potential of isotope analyses of human remains in studies of social differences. (2016)

DOCUMENT Citation Only Elise Naumann.

Viking Age Norway was a society structured by clear social differences. Archaeological finds from burials and settlements show a hierarchical distribution of material goods among the Norse, although the distribution of food has traditionally been difficult to trace. In the last few decades, advances in isotope analyses of human remains have made possible a discussion of these aspects, providing information on individual dietary variation. Considering the harsh climate of Scandinavia, the control...