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Yes, Jorath, I knew that the Althing was an Icelandic thing -- sorry I didn't mention it. It's interesting to note that most of the Western World is Viking in one form or another. The Vikings conquered most of England, and had mixed with the native population (and adopted an agrarian lifestyle) in the couple of centuries prior to the Norman Invasion of 1066. Interestingly, said Norman Invasion was also comprised largely of Viking descendants resulting from their conquest of that part of Europe. As I understand it, they were able to take their flatbottomed, easily carried boats down most of the rivers of Europe, conquering as they went. And, of course they were the first to really discover the Americas.
All that said, thanks for the link. I have read blurbs about that particular saga, but it's been ages past. To quote Larry, your post was both refreshing and educational.
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