Today in News History
On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 843, The Vikings sack the French city of Nantes. In 972, Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place. In -1312 BC, Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. In 1485, Johannes Bugenhagen, Polish-German priest and reformer (died 1558) was born. In 1497, John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings. In 1604, Samuel de Champlain encounters the mouth of the Saint John River, site of Reversing Falls and the present-day city of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1755, Anacharsis Cloots, Prussian-French activist (died 1794) was born. In 1869, Prince George of Greece and Denmark (died 1957) was born. In 1943, Birgit Grodal, Danish economist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1972, Denis Žvegelj, Slovenian rower was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vast Viking factory unearthed in Denmark challenges myths of barbaric ancient society

Archaeologists say they have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society
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