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Sutton Hoo and the Excavation that Inspired Netflix’s “The Dig”
Netflix’s “The Dig” immerses viewers in the extraordinary unveiling of Sutton Hoo, a ship burial dating to the early 7th century AD.
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Interview with Museum of the Viking Age
We were able to interview the Museum of the Viking Age’s Communications Advisor. The Museum houses the Oseberg ship and should open in 2026.
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Vetrnaetr – Vikings Welcome Winter
Vaetrnaetr is the Viking celebration that welcomes winter and the new year. What did the Vikings do to celebrate?
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Hedeby: Scandinavia’s Southernmost Town in the Viking Age
Hedeby, the southernmost town in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, was one of the most important Viking trade centers.
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The Oseberg Ship: Buried, Reconstructed, Preserved
The Oseberg Ship is one of the best-preserved Viking ships to be found. It was buried, reconstructed, and is being preserved.
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Viking Attack on Lindisfarne
While not the first, the Viking attack on Lindisfarne was the one that would be remembered and start the Viking age.
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Bluetooth Takes Name from Viking King
How do we remember a Viking king in our everyday lives? Bluetooth unites devices like Harald I united Denmark and Norway.
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Viking Valley and Njardarheimr: Living Museum in Norway
Viking Valley and Njardarheimr in Gudvangen, Norway offer a glimpse of what Viking life may have been like in their village recreation.
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Viking Shields for Offense and Defense
Viking shields were used for offense and defense on the battlefield. They may have been used for decoration at home.
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The Impact of the Norse on Scottish Culture
The article explores some of the complex historical and cultural ties between Scotland and the Norse during the Viking Age.
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How Heimdall Created Humans: The Three Social Classes of Viking Society
According to the Lay of Rig, Heimdall established three social classes of Viking society and created people.
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L’Anse aux Meadows: Explore Norse History in North America
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only confirmed place where Vikings lived in North America. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Viking Helmets: Did They Have Horns?
Viking Helmets are often depicted as having horns. Where did this historical inaccuracy come from?
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Aesir, Vanir, and Jötnar of Viking Mythology
The Aesir, Vanir and Jotun have a large place in Norse and Viking mythology. The Aesir have the more popular gods.
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Thor, Odin, and Loki in Norse Mythology
Thor, Odin and Loki may be the most important gods in Norse mythology. Thor for the common person, Odin for the warlords, and Loki as a foil.
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The Sad History of Tjernagelhaugen (the Sword Nail Cairn)
Tjernagelshaugen, or Sword Nail Cairn, stood for over 3,000 years before it was replaced in 1983 with a short-lived shortwave radio tower.
