How did Vikings navigate without compasses?

Their secret lay in a mystical crystal.Bet you didn't see this one coming—Vikings used "sunstones" to find their way on the open seas. These translucent crystals, likely Iceland spar, could detect the position of the sun even on cloudy days or during twilight. By holding the stone up to the sky and rotating it, the Vikings could pinpoint the sun's location, using polarized light to stay on course. Who needs a compass when you've got Viking magic? Now that’s a shining fact! If you want more eye-opening trivia, hit that subscribe button to light up your knowledge!


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