Most of the artifacts we encounter online and in history books focus on war: swords, shields, helmets, and other artifacts of warfare. Less focus is placed on everyday items, such as, interestingly enough, tweezers. Yet, everyday items offer us a far better glimpse into life in Viking Age Scandinavia than their weapons. The breadth ofContinue reading “10 Viking Artifacts You Didn’t Know Existed”
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Do You Have Viking Blood?
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.
A Boat Within a Boat? A New Viking Age Burial Has Archeologists Scratching Their Heads
Archeologists discovered the woman’s burial had actually been placed within an older, pre-existing burial. Think Russian dolls, but with Viking ships.
What Was the Difference Between Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Vikings?
If the Vikings can be broadly split into three distinct groups, the question becomes: what was the difference between Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Vikings?