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Mark · 25th May 2006, 04:43 PM

I recall now a small exhibition that went through the Smithsonian several years ago, called "Vikings: the North Atlantic Saga." It had a very nice combination of artifacts, clothing (reproduced of course), tools and weapons. I thought the way the displays were set up was very good, and the accompanying captions and larger text displays were well presented as well. What made me think of it was Ian's comment about the forge, as they had both a forge and a display about smelting techniques. The catalogue (same title) is available from their on-line store (http://www.smithsonianstore.com/cata...s&wtl1=vikings) and Amazon.com.

I have some photos of the exhibition itself, which I will try and find. They are on a CD somewhere in my files.

25th May 2006, 04:43 PM	#18
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I recall now a small exhibition that went through the Smithsonian several years ago, called "Vikings: the North Atlantic Saga." It had a very nice combination of artifacts, clothing (reproduced of course), tools and weapons. I thought the way the displays were set up was very good, and the accompanying captions and larger text displays were well presented as well. What made me think of it was Ian's comment about the forge, as they had both a forge and a display about smelting techniques. The catalogue (same title) is available from their on-line store (http://www.smithsonianstore.com/cata...s&wtl1=vikings) and Amazon.com. I have some photos of the exhibition itself, which I will try and find. They are on a CD somewhere in my files.