The author of this article is Marianne Hem Eriksen, Research Fellow, Marie Curie/Research Council of Norway, University of Cambridge. The Vikings are more popular than…
If you want to learn more about the ancient Vikings’ rich history while visiting Norway, read on for a personalized itinerary of can’t-miss spots. A…
The author of this article is Steven Ashby, Lecturer of Archaeology at the University of York. The connections between technology, urban trading, and international economics…
The author of this article is Elizabeth Drayson, Emeritus Fellow in Spanish at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge. Every year, on the first Sunday…
An amateur metal detectorist has unearthed a stash of Viking coins on the Isle of Man. Former police officer Kath Giles found the trove, which…
Read on to learn about the sunstone – a “device” some have dubbed the ancient GPS system of the Vikings. If you’ve watched Vikings, you…
The fragments of around 100 swords discovered in Northern Estonia two years ago make up the largest Viking sword find in the country to date….
The religion of Vikings was the most prevalent belief system in Nordic countries during the Viking Age, which lasted from about the 8th century to…
If you’ve ever wondered what life was like for our favorite 9th-century sailors when they weren’t casting off, we’ve got you covered. Read on for…
