Nordische Legenden

Vikings and Slavs: The Many Ties between the Norse and the Slavic Cultures

Vikings and Slavs were historically connected through trade, warfare, migration, and cultural exchange. Learn about the Varangians, the rise of Kievan Rus, Viking settlements in Eastern Europe, and how Scandinavian...

The Viking Fortress of Jomsborg: Legend, Warriors and the Search for a Lost Stronghold

Jomsborg was the legendary Viking fortress of the Jomsvikings, the warrior brotherhood that called it home, its legendary defenses, famous battles, and the mystery surrounding its destruction.

Viking Age: The Beginning

What caused the beginning of the Viking Age? Discover how advanced longships, expanding trade, political changes, social competition, and the wealth of European monasteries helped launch the Viking Age. From...

The Viking Blood Eagle: Myth, Ritual, or Historical Reality?

The Viking Blood Eagle is one of the most infamous exec ution rituals associated with Norse history. But was it a real Viking practice or a medieval myth? Explore the...

Viking Longship: From Forest to Fjord

The complete life cycle of a Viking longship, from construction and maintenance to repair, reuse, recycling, and its lasting legacy in maritime history.

Norse and Viking Trade: The Networks That Connected Medieval Europe

Norse and Viking trade was a driving force behind the growth of medieval Europe. From the eighth to the eleventh century, Scandinavian merchants connected regions across Europe, the Byzantine Empire,...

The Saga of Egil Skallagrímsson: Violence, Poetry and Legend

Egil’s Saga is one of the most celebrated works of medieval Icelandic literature, telling the dramatic story of Egill Skallagrímsson, a Viking warrior, poet, and outlaw. Set during the Viking...

Harald Bluetooth The Viking King Who Connected Denmark — And Gave Bluetooth Its Name

The fascinating story of Harald Bluetooth, the Viking king who united Denmark, introduced Christianity, and inspired the name of modern Bluetooth technology. Explore his rise to power, the famous Jelling...

Wikinger und Schmuck: Symbole von Macht, Glauben und Identität

Wikingerzeitlicher Schmuck aus Skandinavien spiegelte Reichtum, Glauben und Identität wider. Von Thorshammer-Anhängern, kunstvollen Broschen und silbernen Armringen, die in einem weitreichenden mittelalterlichen Handelsnetzwerk auch als Währung dienten.