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Dr. William R Short has an academic background in scientific research, notably in the field of acoustics. He received a Doctor of Science degree from MIT, holds many patents, and was joint IPO Inventor of the Year in 1987. But a casual reading of some of the Icelandic sagas ignited his passion for Viking history and triggered a switch to full-time study of Vikings. For more than 25 years, William has used his extensive scientific background to conduct some groundbreaking experiments on Viking activities in associations with notable institutions such as the National Museum of Iceland. William has authored several books and given lectures on various topics concerning Vikings in museums and universities around the globe.