New research offers answer to why Vikings left Greenland
During the better part of four centuries, the southern coast of Greenland was the westernmost edge of Viking settlement. But then, everything changed. Vast numbers…
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Bad press for centuries: Were the Vikings any worse than their neighbors?
Vikings, it seems, have been getting bad press for centuries. Open any history book or website and it will be full of tales of looting,…
Did Vikings really host rituals to stop Ragnarök in a volcanic cave in Iceland?
Archaeologists made new findings in an Icelandic cavern that point to ceremonial activity aimed at preventing the end of the world – Ragnarök. Experts investigating…
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…
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…
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…
