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Tynwald Day - Isle of Man

Vikings, music and dance at the Isle of Man’s Tynwald Day

Tynwald Day takes place on 5th July on the Isle of Man, with an open air Viking parliamentary gathering, traditional music and dance, and a Viking camp…

Tynwald Day - Isle of Man

Vikings set up camp on Isle of Man for Tynwald Day

The Tynwald Day Ceremony, a unique open air parliamentary sitting, takes place every year on the Isle of Man. This tradition dates back to the Vikings…

Tynwald Day - Isle of Man

Join the Viking camp on Tynwald Day

The Tynwald Day Ceremony takes place on 7th July on the Isle of Man. Tynwald, a word of Norse origin, is the parliament of the Isle of Man…

Tynwald Day - Isle of Man

The Isle of Man continues to honour its Viking history with the Tynwald Day Ceremony

Tynwald Day takes place annually on the Isle of Man and is the only open air parliamentary sitting based on Viking tradition…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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