New study to analyze 90 Viking Age iron artifacts to uncover the secrets of their origin
A group of international scientists aims to analyze the chemical makeup of Viking Age iron weapons and artifacts in order to unlock the secrets of…
Viking Age
All about Avaldsnes, Norway’s historic home of Viking rulers
For almost 5000 years, Avaldsnes was THE center of power in Norway. From the Bronze Age to the 15th century, chieftains, kings, and rulers established…
Study reveals the Vikings were in North America 1,000 years ago
Vikings visited North America several centuries before Christopher Columbus, a new study states. This is the first time a specific year has been attached to…
What does the word ‘Viking’ really mean?
This article was written by Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies, University of Nottingham. We all know about the Vikings. Those hairy warriors from Scandinavia…
Viking homes were stranger than fiction: portals to the dead, magical artifacts, and ‘slaves’
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…
The ultimate guide to exploring Norway’s Viking history
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…
Vikings were pioneers of craft and international trade, not just pillaging
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…
Spain’s little-known Viking history is being uncovered
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…
When having a metal detector hobby leads to finding a Viking-Age “piggy bank”
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…
The famed sunstones: Did Vikings use an ancient “GPS” to conquer the seas?
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…
100 Viking swords found in Estonia are the largest discovery to date
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….
Viking religion: From Ginnungagap to Ragnarok
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…
The Viking longhouse: More than an archaeological curiosity
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…
