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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.
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The Viking Longhouse
The Viking longhouse was central to a Viking’s home life. The builders used materials at hand and adapted to their location.
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Norse Mythology Behind the Northern Lights
Review some of the fascinating Norse mythology behind the Northern Lights, including their association with Valkyries, Bifröst, and the gods.
