Viking Age
Period of European history
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| March 4 2025 | Immortal Pillars DLC released, adding the Chinese pantheon as a playable civilization in Age of Mythology: Retold. |
| March 4 2025 | PlayStation 5 version released, coinciding with the launch of the Immortal Pillars expansion. |
| March 20 2024 |
Douglas, Isle of Man
Queen Camilla presented Letters Patent officially conferring city status on Douglas.
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| May 20 2022 |
Douglas, Isle of Man
Douglas was announced to receive city status as part of the Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours.
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| 2021 |
Douglas, Isle of Man
Population of Douglas recorded as 26,677 in the Isle of Man census, showing a reduction from the 2011 population of 27,938.
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| 2020 |
Vikings
Margaryan et al. published a comprehensive genetic study analyzing 442 Viking world individuals from various archaeological sites in Europe, revealing insights into Viking genetic composition and migration patterns.
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| 2020 |
Vikings
Assassin's Creed Valhalla was released, with Vikings as the primary focus, set in an alternative history of the Viking invasion of Britain in 873 AD.
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| 2019 |
Vikings
Archaeologists uncovered two Viking boat graves in Gamla Uppsala, revealing a boat containing human remains, a dog, a horse, and other items, providing insights into Viking death rituals.
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| July 19 2018 |
The Girl Who Died
Pearson Education published a novelisation of the Doctor Who episode 'The Girl Who Died' by Jane Rollason, specifically designed for English language students.
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| 2017 |
Vikings
The video game For Honor was released, featuring Vikings as a playable faction.
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| June 21 2016 |
Maelstrom
Frozen Ever After officially opens, replacing the former Maelstrom ride in Epcot's Norway Pavilion.
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| 2015 |
Vikings
The Lost Vikings characters were featured as playable heroes in the crossover game Heroes of the Storm.
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| 2015 |
The Girl Who Died
The Twelfth Doctor and Clara encounter Vikings and are taken to a village, where they meet Ashildr and face the Mire alien race led by Odin.
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| October 17 2015 |
The Girl Who Died
First broadcast of 'The Girl Who Died' episode on BBC One, a Doctor Who episode written by Jamie Mathieson and Steven Moffat, and directed by Ed Bazalgette.
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| October 5 2014 |
Maelstrom
Maelstrom operates its final day at Epcot, closing permanently after 26 years of service in the Norway Pavilion.
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| September 2014 |
Maelstrom
Disney announces that Maelstrom will be replaced by a Frozen-themed attraction, marking the beginning of the ride's final phase.
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| 2013 |
Vikings
History Channel premiered the television series Vikings, directed by Michael Hirst, which loosely depicts Viking historical and legendary narratives.
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| 2012 |
Vikings
Thor appeared in The Avengers film, expanding the character's presence in popular media.
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| 2011 |
Vikings
Marvel Studios released the film Thor, featuring the comic book superhero character.
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| 2011 |
Douglas, Isle of Man
Isle of Man census recorded Douglas population at 27,938, which was higher than the 2021 census figure.
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| 2011 |
Douglas, Isle of Man
Douglas hosted the Commonwealth Youth Games.
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