They might have fought as enemies in the 9th century, but the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons shared common languages and deep ...

A goat that serves fallen Viking warriors in the afterlife features in Norse mythology. However, multiple translations state the animal limitlessly produces mead, rather than beer. A rumor has spread ...

A new study shows that pregnancies during the Viking Age were far from a private matter, closely tied to conflict, social status, and the harsh realities of life and death. Reading time 4 minutes ...

The high seat was the chieftain’s fixed place in the longhouse. This is neither an original nor a replica. The decoration is based on other archaeological finds and written source material. The ...

Norway’s Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships are among the world’s greatest archaeological finds from the Viking Age. Following careful excavation and restoration, the ships are preserved in Oslo for ...

From towering monuments that honour ancient warriors to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, Norway’s Stavanger is an ideal place to immerse yourself in Viking Age history. The Viking Age was a ...

Say the word “Viking” today and it conjures images from countless films, TV shows, video games and comic books. One of pillage and savagery, a cliched world of horned helmets and blood eagles; of ...