How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact?
When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are in fact female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times.
In The Bones of Birka, author C. M. Surrisi introduces young readers to the events that led up to this discovery and the impact it has had on scientists’ and historians’ views of gender roles in ancient societies and today. This is the inside account of the Birka warrior grave Bj 581 archaeological endeavor, including all of the dreams, setbacks, frustrations, excitement, politics, and personalities that went into this history-changing discovery.
The finding has raised crucial questions about research bias, academic dialogue, and gender identity.
Title alpha The Bones of Birka: Unraveling the Mystery of a Female Viking Warrior
Category History High
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Social science. Excavations (archeology). Scandinavia. Women Vikings. Ancient history. Anatomy and physiology. Viking warfare. Gender roles. Birka site (Sweden).
Lexile 1170L
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-04-17
JLG Release Date Jul 2023
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
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This collection of 12 nonfiction and historical fiction books offers compelling, well-documented accounts of past events and figures. With a mix of biographies, realistic fiction, and historical analysis, these selections provide a deeper understanding of historyâs impact. Some titles may be written for adults.
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