Professor Emeritus of English and Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Evolving over a millenium of exposure to the sub-Arctic climate

Since the dawn of time people across the globe have feared the undead

Heat can reshape the horn cup

silver fibula thistle Music Professor Emeritus of English andA detailed, high quality fibula originally of Irish design, named after the thistle shaped knobs. Visiting Vikings took a liking to the design and it soon became popular in Scandinavia. Crafted from silver plated bronze, these brooches were used to fasten cloaks and similar garments. Size: 50 x 50 mm (2 x 2") Pin: 70 mm (2. 7") Material: Silver plated bronze