Tag: Vikings
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Why Was Birka Abandoned?
Birka, Sweden’s first town, was abandoned after about 200 years as an important commerce center in the Viking era. Why?
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Viking Cats: Ships, Farms and Myth
Vikings took cats onto their ships and farms. Where did these Viking cats come from? Read now to find out more on Viking cats.
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Asum Viking Graves Offer Unique Look at Viking Life
Viking graves in Denmark yielded well preserved skeletons that could have a large impact on the current knowledge of the viking age.
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Draugar: Zombies of Norse Mythology
The undead returned as Draugar. These Norse zombies were frightful. Read about the draugar, their other names, and where they came from.
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Viking Age Toy Discovery: Pig, Bear, Dog or…
A Viking Age Toy Discovery is rare, but what kind of animal is this toy? Get the facts and weigh in with your guess.
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The Founding of Iceland
The founding of Iceland has some mystery to it. Did the Greeks discover it? Were there Irish monks living there before the Vikings?
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Moorforge Viking Settlement Improves Economy and Historical Understanding
Moorforge Viking Settlement contributes to education and economy in its area, much like Asgard Alaska is looking to do.
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How to Understand the Vikings: A World View
To understand the Vikings, we need to understand how they thought and what the world was for them; it was completely different to our world.
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Viking Axes
Viking Axes are a part of the mythology of Vikings. Why did they choose axes over swords? There are some theories…
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Hune Longhouse: A Great Viking Find
Hune Longhouse is one of the largest Viking finds in the last decade. Archaeologists connect it to Bluetooth.
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Viking Women Celebration: Goublot
Viking Women’s Day was celebrated at the beginning of Goa, but little is known about it and Viking women in general.
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Lofotr: A Living Viking Museum
Lofotr is a living Viking Museum that more than one expert has recommended for Viking enthusiasts. Find out what it has to offer.
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How Did Vikings Get Their Names?
Viking names are often colorful and evocative, especially their nicknames. As hardy explorers, traders, and fighters seeking the glory of Valhalla, having a name that stood out was likely important…
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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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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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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.
