Tags: vikings

The first excavation of a Viking ship in 100 years is underway in Norway. In a statement, the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) explained that the Museum of...

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Viking drinking hall on a remote island in the Scottish Orkney archipelago. The large Norse Hall was uncovered at Westness on the island of Rousay....

Icelandic Viking warriors known as ‘berserkers’ (in Old Norse: ‘berserkr’) were feared by enemies and even their battle companions. These warriors – half-naked and covered in furs – entered into...

– Scientists specializing in experimental archaeology have studied ancient Viking battle techniques and discovered a completely new fighting style. The results are startling as they show Vikings used their shields...

– Historical studies of Icelandic Sagas reveal Vikings had dark humor and joked even during deadly battles. It was a mixture of sarcasm, irony and unusual jokes. The Vikings approach...

– Vallø Borgring”, a unique circular Viking Age fortress in Denmark is still an unsolved chapter in the Viking history. Archaeologists have for many years excavated at the site trying...

Erik Haraldsson (885 – 954), nicknamed Eric Bloodaxe was a 10th-century Norwegian ruler. He is thought to have had short-lived terms as King of Norway and twice as King of...