... church records of tithes paid in walrus tusks — suggested another possible factor: that the Vikings’ descendants thrived on a lucrative trade in walrus tusks, which were sold to Europe’s elite and carved into luxury items, such as ivory crucifixes, knife handles, and fancy dice and chess sets.
The sale of luxury items being termed "tithes" may not be appropriate.
> ... church records of tithes paid in walrus tusks — suggested another possible factor: that the Vikings’ descendants thrived on a lucrative trade in walrus tusks, which were sold to Europe’s elite and carved into luxury items, such as ivory crucifixes, knife handles, and fancy dice and chess sets.
The sale of luxury items being termed "tithes" may not be appropriate.
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The sale of luxury items being termed "tithes" may not be appropriate.