Articles for tag: Bronze Age, cultural exchange, Hjortspring boat, Scandinavia, Seafaring

Reconstruction of Hjortspring boat

Bronze Age Seafaring: Navigating the Open Sea of Scandinavia

April Joy Jovita

The Bronze Age cultures of Scandinavia were deeply interconnected, with evidence of shared artifacts, burial systems, and architectural styles between Denmark and Norway. Recent studies have revealed that these connections may have been facilitated by daring open-sea voyages, challenging the long-held belief that coastal routes were the primary mode of travel. Using advanced computer modeling, ...

The Ice Man of the Alps: What Ötzi’s Body Reveals About the Bronze Age

The Ice Man of the Alps: What Ötzi’s Body Reveals About the Bronze Age

Annette Uy

Imagine stumbling upon a time capsule, perfectly preserved, that offers a window into a world over 5,000 years old. This is exactly what happened when hikers discovered Ötzi the Iceman in the Alps. His body, miraculously intact, has become a fascinating subject of study, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the lives of our Bronze Age ...