History

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  • Viking longhouse in the mountains

    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.

  • aurora borealis

    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.

  • Three Viking longships

    The Viking Longship

    The Viking longship was essential to the success of Vikings as explorers and marauders. These innovative ships were mobile and tough.

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    What Is a Viking?

    What is a Viking? Vikings were raiders, pirates, explorers and seafarers. Were they also farmers, villagers, pagans, or something else?

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    How Would Norwegian Vikings Feel in Alaska?

    What would Norwegian Vikings have encountered in Alaska? Would they have been comfortable on the Kenai Peninsula?

  • tree with candles and carving

    Viking Traditions in Christmas Present

    Are there Viking traditions in Christmas present? Some of our best known and most loved traditions may have come from the Old Norse.

  • hanging pots and fire

    Christmas: Converting Vikings to Christianity

    How was Christmas used to start converting the Vikings to Christianity? Alcohol and King Haakon the Good were both involved.

  • Norse wheel or Nordic compass

    Months of the Norse Calendar

    The Norse calendar months were divided into two seasons: Summer and winter. Each month started on the new moon.

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