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…
Vikings
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? Or just looking for cool Viking and Norse names to spice-up your weekly Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying session? We’ve got you covered….
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…
