Human Sacrifice in the Viking Age
Did the Vikings conduct human sacrifice? Here I examine the evidence for human sacrifice among the Vikings, and its implications.
Do You Have Viking Ancestry?
Do you have Viking Ancestry? See how likely you are to have a Viking ancestor based on your country of origin.
Do You Use the Word Viking Correctly?
Do you use the word Viking correctly? Language matters, and how a person uses language significantly affects their worldview and how they perceive people, objects, and concepts.
Did the Greenland Norse Intermix with Native American Women?
It’s a well-known fact of history that the Vikings got around, both figuratively and literally. They reached distant lands as far as Bagdad in the Middle East and Newfoundland in North America, and they tended to leave behind more than…
How Tall Were the Vikings?
Books, TV shows, and even some notable museum displays paint a portrait of tall and powerful men with above average strength and skill at killing others. Are such portrayals accurate?