Norse Legends

Viking Navigation: How Norse Explorers Sailed Without Compasses

Discover how Vikings navigated the open seas without compasses using sunstones, stars, bird patterns, and ancient oral traditions. Explore their remarkable techniques and legendary voyages

The Viking Longship: A truly Engineering Marvel

Discover how Viking longships revolutionized medieval seafaring. Learn about their innovative shipbuilding, unmatched speed, and role in exploration, trade, and raids across Europe and beyond.

Skald, the Norse Bard and Poet of the Viking Age

Who Were the Norse Skalds? The Poets of the Viking AgeThe Norse Skalds were the master poets of the Viking Age, renowned for their intricate and highly structured poetry that...

Lessons from the Vikings: Leadership, Resilience, and Exploration

The Vikings were more than just fearsome warriors—they were visionary leaders, resilient survivors, and bold explorers. Their emphasis on inclusive leadership, adaptability in the face of challenges, and willingness to...

Leif Erikson The Viking who Discovered America

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...