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Two rare silver coins minted around 1009 in England were intended to guard against Viking raids, according to experts at the National Museum of Denmark.
The coins feature the Lamb of God motif and were nicknamed 'Agnus Dei' to symbolize Christ’s sacrifice and divine protection.
The back of the coins shows a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit, completing the religious imagery.
Only about 30 such Lamb of God coins have been found to date, with most discoveries in Scandinavia.
Experts say Vikings wore the coins as jewelry or amulets rather than using them for defense.
The coins link English kings, Danish rulers, and early Christianity, illustrating a cross-cultural exchange in the Viking Age.
National Museum of Denmark experts characterized the coins as extremely rare and valuable for study.
The Viking Age ended in 1066, and Christian influence spread as Norse paganism declined in Denmark.
The discovery showcases how religious symbols could be repurposed for personal adornment rather than protection.

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Researchers decoded 3,000-year-old Mesopotamian tablets revealing an all-night anti-witchcraft ritual.
The archive includes practical records like inventories and staff lists from an ancient administration.
A beer receipt on a tablet provides a rare look at everyday commerce in Mesopotamia.
Cuneiform tablets from Hama and other sites illuminate medicine, magic, and kingship.
The discoveries come from Denmark’s National Museum storage, digitized under a University-led initiative.
Scholars link Gilgamesh references to possible historical roots in the royal lineage.
The material dates back almost 3,000 years to the late third millennium BC.
Researchers digitized the tablets as part of Copenhagen's Hidden Treasures program.
The findings span both magical rites and ordinary administrative life in ancient Mesopotamia.

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