Skol! Vikings exhibit makes Pittsburgh debut

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PITTSBURGH – Carnegie Science Center will host "VIKINGS: Warriors of the North Sea," opening to the public Feb. 11.

The blockbuster exhibition from Denmark, featuring more than 140 Nordic artifacts, some never seen in the United States; includes jewelry, keys, weapons, silver hoards, brooches, clothing, and a full-size replica of a Viking ship and the Jelling Stone.

A replica of the Jelling Stone at Carnegie Science Center's new Vikings exhibit.
A replica of the Jelling Stone at Carnegie Science Center's new Vikings exhibit.

Through the exhibition, visitors will discover the truth about Vikings and dispel long-held stereotypes about its people, traditions and influence.   In addition to seeing rare artifacts, visitors can build a Viking ship using a touch screen, interact with a Norsemen through augmented reality, test the balance between the blade and the handle of a replica Viking sword, and play a digital version of a popular Viking strategy game that pre-dates chess, among other interactive experiences.

Practice rowing boats like Vikings at Carnegie Science Center's new exhibit.
Practice rowing boats like Vikings at Carnegie Science Center's new exhibit.

Tickets are on sale now at carnegiesciencecenter.org

The Vikings Age (8th-11th centuries) was a time of colonization, conquest and plunder, but also a period when towns with trades, specialized crafts, professions, and communication networks were established, the North Shore, Pittsburgh science center's website says.

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