Tag Archives: Vikings

Denmark: The Fairytale Kingdom

Did the Vikings discover the route to China? Findings in the graves of a Viking burial site discovered near Lindholm Høje near Aalborg in … Continue reading

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Canada: Fact or Fiction – Who was here first?

Stories from our archives: Over 20 years ago, On Top of the World reviewed the history of the occupation of Canada. Who was here … Continue reading

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Emerald Isle: Cycling Trails

Discover the hidden side of Ireland on a bicycle. Trails take you across parks and country lanes, along canal paths and by seaside villages. … Continue reading

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Emerald Isle: Celtic Cultures

How are Celtic designs incorporated into the crystal vases in Moycullen? How is clay transformed into beautiful floral baskets of translucent china at Belleek? … Continue reading

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Emerald Isle: Dublin and Kilkenny

An introduction to two capital cities: Dublin, today’s capital of the Republic of Ireland, and Kilkenny, the medieval capital of the country. We explore … Continue reading

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The Isle of Man – Ancient Origins

Is this the site of the castle of the Holy Grail? Peel Castle on the Isle of Man has been a monastic retreat, a … Continue reading

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The Isle of Man – Manx Heritage

The Isle of Man sits in the middle of the Irish Sea midway between the coasts of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Travelling on … Continue reading

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Manitoba: Legacy of a Lake

Thousands of years ago, what is now the province of Manitoba in Canada was covered by the world’s largest fresh water glacial lake. When … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland: Cruising the Shannon-Erne Waterway

It’s what they call “seeing Ireland from the inside out” – a tour on the longest waterway in Europe. A cabin cruiser is your … Continue reading

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Railway Adventures across Canada: Vikings and Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador

Revelations on location at L’Anse Aux Meadows, a base for the early Vikings, plus the geological diversity of the World Heritage site of Gros … Continue reading

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