From the bustling harbors of Hedeby to the quiet lakeside quays of Birka, Viking trading towns were the beating heart of the North. Far from being mere waystations for raiders,...
In the windswept highlands of Iceland, where lava fields stretch to the horizon and glaciers loom like frozen giants, the spirit of the Vikings lingers—not just in myth, but in...
Everyday life in a Norse village was a harmonious blend of labor, community engagement, and cultural richness. Their resilience and adaptability enabled them to thrive in the challenging environments of...
Leif Erikson is one of the most famous Norse figures in the world. His legacy lives on through many statues and even a day in his honor. This is the story...
The first siege of Paris was a direct response from the legendary hero Ragnar Lothbrok to the breaking of an oath made by the king of France Charles II. When king...
In 865, after almost on hundred years of the beginning of the Viking Age, a large Viking army invaded England, and it came to stay. The Great Heathen Army came...
The Vikings settled in Dublin from 841 AD onwards. During their reign Dublin became the most important town in Ireland as well as a hub for the western Viking expansion...
