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Viking coin: Does Maine Penny prove Vikings lived in America? 2

Viking coin: Does Maine Penny prove Vikings lived in America?

The Viking Maine Penny is a tenth century silver coin that was discovered in the US state of Maine in 1957. The coin is Norwegian, and is one of the earliest examples of Scandinavian currency ever found in the Americas. The coin is also notable for its potential to shed light on the history of Viking exploration in the New World.
Enormous megalithic complex from 5000 BC discovered in Spain 3

Enormous megalithic complex from 5000 BC discovered in Spain

The huge prehistoric site in Huelva province could be one of the largest sites within Europe. This large-scale ancient construction might just have been an important religious or administrative center for people who lived thousands upon thousand years ago, according to archaeologists.