When most people hear the word Vikings, they picture towering warriors with braided beards, longships cutting through icy seas, and dramatic battle scenes that look like they came straight out of a ...

Over 1,000 years ago, Norse gods like Odin, Loki, Thor and Freya were worshipped across Scandinavia. Now there are ...

If you're like me and the extent of your Norse history comes from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, then you might benefit from attending Let's Vike It, the region's first Viking-themed festival. Bringing ...

The Viking Age is often remembered for fierce warriors, daring voyages, and legendary heroes, but some of the most fascinating figures come from stories that blend history and legend. Among them ...

Weddings are one of the oldest time-honored traditions. Even though such a celebration is a common part of our modern lives, ancient cultures also acknowledged and gathered for the joining of two ...

The Norse ruins at Qassiarsuk in Greenland were probably Brattahlid. the home of Viking explorer Erik the Red. Sometime before the year 1000, Norse settlers arrived in Greenland to continue the period ...

Did Norse adventurers dig deeper into North America than we thought? Or is it a hoax? What if the Minnesota Vikings were real? Ok, I know football is real, but like…the real vikings. Not like that ...

The Thule Inuit people and Norse both hunted walrus in the High Arctic in the 13th century, according to a new study. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Believed to be the oldest Norwegian stave church still standing, Urnes Stave Church deep in Norway’s fjord country is a highlight of any Norwegian road trip itinerary. The view out across the ...