December
14
/ 2023
Ancient times were not all about warfare, survival, politics or arduous work. No, our distant ancestors knew how to have fun as well, and to enjoy their free time. That is why board games have been well documented across the world, reaching as far back as pre-Christian times. Among these, Hnefatafl stands out as very popular, especially with the ancient Vikings. Played for centuries, Hnefatafl, also known as tafl, sadly did not survive fully. But special versions of it did. Tablut is one of these variations, a game played amongst the Sami people of Lapland up until the 18th century. Luckily, its rules were documented, and it is now becoming quite popular once more. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"114278","attributes":{"alt":"Two men in Viking costume playing
