A large Norse “drinking hall” was discovered on an island of Scotland, archaeologists say, and is believed to have been used by a viking chieftain named Earl Sigurd way back in the 12th century.

Sigurd, however, not trusting the Scots brought a total of 80 men, mounted on 40 horses. This was immediately noticed by Earl Mælbrigte.

Perhaps, Sigurd frequented the drinking hall, the archaeologists added. "You never know, but perhaps Earl Sigurd himself sat on one of the stone benches inside the hall and drank a flagon of ale!" ...