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Did Vikings Spread Plague Across the North Sea?
A careful look at Viking movement, North Sea disease ecology, plague evidence, Norse voyages, and the limits of reconstructing medieval pathogen spread.
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By Devin Teichrow. Published April 1, 2026.
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A careful look at Viking movement, North Sea disease ecology, plague evidence, Norse voyages, and the limits of reconstructing medieval pathogen spread.
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