Here’s how much you’ll get paid for finding ancient treasures in Norway
Hobby archaeologists, listen up – this is how much you can expect to get paid if you find ancient relics in Norway. According to the…
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Photos: Check out Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways’ Viking-inspired branding
The new Norwegian airline proudly showcases its Scandinavian roots through its unique design, inspired by an ancient Norwegian Viking ship. Norway’s newest airline Norse Atlantic…
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…
Women used to dominate the beer industry – until the witch accusations started pouring in
This article was written by Laken Brooks, Doctoral Student of English at the University of Florida. What do witches have to do with your favorite…
Viking family identified using new DNA technology
New DNA technology has made it possible for researchers to prove kinship between two Viking skeletons – one that was found in Denmark and another…
Did Vikings really keep bears as pets?
The image of a tough Viking standing next to a giant bear might not be too difficult to conjure up. But is it realistic? Viking…
An introduction to some of the most famous Vikings in history
The Vikings were ancient Norse peoples who existed from the 8th to 11th centuries and mainly occupied and exerted their power over modern-day Denmark, Norway,…
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….
Student discovers Northern Norway’s first Viking trading place
According to the University of Tromsø (UiT), an UiT student has found the first known trading place from the ninth century that we know of…
Archeologists perplexed by mysterious grave of Viking woman
The Viking woman was buried in an elite grave in the countryside of central Norway. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) field manager Eystein…
Why you absolutely have to attend a Viking festival
Taking part in modern-day Viking festivals is a great way to dive into the past. So channel your inner Lagertha or Ragnar, brush up on…
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…
Viking names: From the historic to the most popular
Are you expecting? Did you recently get a pet who’s furry and fierce? Or maybe you’re just looking for cool Viking and Norse names to…
The great study of DNA changes the image of the Vikings: Not blonde and tall after all
The stereotypical notions of the Scandinavian Vikings as a uniform group must be adjusted according to the DNA analysis of 442 skeletons. Of these, 46…
Avaldsnes – The Vikings and Norway’s oldest throne
For 3000 years Vikings and chieftains controlled the strait Nordvegen – the shipping lane that gave Norway its name.Ever since the time before the Viking…
You can now join the “Wikings”
Recording of season two of NRK success series is just around the corner. Now they are looking for extras – lots of extras. In April…
Vikings : beyond the legend
For those of you who are currently in the Cinncinati area, Norway Today recommend a visit to the Cincinatti Museum Center to learn about the truth behind…
