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    The so-called "Lloyd's Bank Coprolite" was measured to be over 20 cm (8 inches) long and 5cm (2 inches) wide.

    The biggest discovered poo in history belonged to a sick Viking. Here's the story
    History
    The man that we know today as "Rollo" is recorded in various sources throughout a myriad of countries between the 10th and 13th centuries CE.

    Who was Rollo the Viking, the first ruler of Normandy?
    News
    The museum, which opened in 1926, attracts around half a million people each year – in non-pandemic times.

    Norwegian authorities say new Viking Age Museum project must cut 1 billion kroner in costs
    History
    Without the Vikings, modern Sweden may not exist at all.

    The Viking history of Sweden at a glance

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    News
    The so-called "Lloyd's Bank Coprolite" was measured to be over 20 cm (8 inches) long and 5cm (2 inches) wide.

    The biggest discovered poo in history belonged to a sick Viking. Here's the story
    History
    The man that we know today as "Rollo" is recorded in various sources throughout a myriad of countries between the 10th and 13th centuries CE.

    Who was Rollo the Viking, the first ruler of Normandy?
    News
    The museum, which opened in 1926, attracts around half a million people each year – in non-pandemic times.

    Norwegian authorities say new Viking Age Museum project must cut 1 billion kroner in costs
    History
    Without the Vikings, modern Sweden may not exist at all.

    The Viking history of Sweden at a glance

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    As a special treat for guests, the museum planned extra evening sailings on the occasion of the "Open by Night" event and the Tour de France.

    Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde hosts open ship event to celebrate Tour de France

    The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is participating in the Tour de France - the opening of the "yellow folk festival" in Roskilde is expected in the evening on Friday, July 1.
    As a special treat for guests, the museum planned extra evening sailings on the occasion of the "Open by Night" event and the Tour de France.

    Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde hosts open ship event to celebrate Tour de France

    The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is participating in the Tour de France - the opening of the "yell...
    The 12 silver coins minted by Harald Bluetooth.
    Rare silver coins minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth discovered in Finland
    An aerial photo of the Southern site in Borgund.
    This project aims to uncover the mysteries of Borgund, a forgotten Viking town in Norway
    Birka in Sweden is famous for being an important Viking Age trading site.
    Researcher who contributed to incredible Viking shipyard discovery in Sweden: "There is still a lot to discover"

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     As a special treat for guests, the museum planned extra evening sailings on the occasion of the "Open by Night" event and the Tour de France.

    Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde hosts open ship event to celebrate Tour de France

    The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is participating in the Tour de France - the opening of the "yellow folk festival" in Roskilde is expected in the evening on Friday, July 1.
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    The Green Party believes that the Viking ships could be destroyed and demands that the cuts be removed.

    Norway's Green Party speaks out against cuts to the new Viking Age Museum: "We need to secure the ships" 

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    Though the North Sea Empire did not last long, its echoes can be found in English and Scandinavian history today.

    What was the North Sea Empire?

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    A sample of the medieval metalwork from Ukraine.

    British officials seize medieval items smuggled from Ukraine - many objects falsely described as "Viking"

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    Sweyn Forkbeard was born sometime in the early 960s CE. He was, according to Adam of Bremen, the son of Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson.

    Who was Sweyn Forkbeard, the first Viking King of England?

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    The Green Party believes that the Viking ships could be destroyed and demands that the cuts be removed.

    Norway's Green Party speaks out against cuts to the new Viking Age Museum: "We need to secure the ships" 

    Read Story
    Though the North Sea Empire did not last long, its echoes can be found in English and Scandinavian history today.

    What was the North Sea Empire?

    Read Story
    A sample of the medieval metalwork from Ukraine.

    British officials seize medieval items smuggled from Ukraine - many objects falsely described as "Viking"

    Read Story
    Sweyn Forkbeard was born sometime in the early 960s CE. He was, according to Adam of Bremen, the son of Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson.

    Who was Sweyn Forkbeard, the first Viking King of England?

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    Trade
    Silver and other precious metals were used as means of trade, and in rarer cases, jewelry. 

    Viking money and economy: How did they work?

    In the beginning, Vikings were mostly farmers who lived off the crops and other fruits of their labor. 
    Silver and other precious metals were used as means of trade, and in rarer cases, jewelry. 

    Viking money and economy: How did they work?

    In the beginning, Vikings were mostly farmers who lived off the crops and other fruits of their labo...
    A depiction of a Viking longship.
    The Viking economy: Farming, raiding, and trading in Viking society
    Vikings bought a rich plethora of items and materials on their voyages, including wine, pottery, silk, silver, and spices.
    What did Vikings trade?
    The trading towns' population consisted mostly of merchants and craftsmen.
    The importance of Viking trading towns: What we know

    Trade

     Silver and other precious metals were used as means of trade, and in rarer cases, jewelry. 

    Viking money and economy: How did they work?

    In the beginning, Vikings were mostly farmers who lived off the crops and other fruits of their labor. 
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    Warfare
    Researchers believe that spears were mostly used as one-handed weapons.

    Viking spears: Odin's weapon of choice

    Odin, the ruler of the gods in Norse mythology, used the spear Gungir as his weapon of choice. Good enough for Odin? Good enough for Viking warriors.
    Researchers believe that spears were mostly used as one-handed weapons.

    Viking spears: Odin's weapon of choice

    Odin, the ruler of the gods in Norse mythology, used the spear Gungir as his weapon of choice. Good...
    Vikings didn't follow any singular "war ethic," they pillaged holy places, didn't have arranged times of battle, and similar.
    Viking warfare: What did Viking battle tactics look like? 
    While knives were regularly used in battle, they were also considered an essential utility tool during Viking campaigns.
    Viking knives: Close-quarter combat necessities
    Viking swords were crafted out of iron, and single-hand, double-edged swords were preferred.
    Viking swords: Deadly weapons and status symbols

    Warfare

     Vikings didn't follow any singular "war ethic," they pillaged holy places, didn't have arranged times of battle, and similar.

    Viking warfare: What did Viking battle tactics look like? 

    Vikings were known for their raids and piracy in many parts of Europe during the Viking Age, which refers to the period from 793 AD to 11th century AD. 
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    Culture&religion
    Caramelized honey fermented with water and yeast to make mead.

    What is Viking "Blod Mjød" (Blood Mead)?

    The Vikings were famous for their feasting and frivolity. Consuming copious amounts of alcohol was a part of everyday life in most Viking societies. 
    Caramelized honey fermented with water and yeast to make mead.

    What is Viking "Blod Mjød" (Blood Mead)?

    The Vikings were famous for their feasting and frivolity. Consuming copious amounts of alcohol was a...
    The brown bear was, during the so-called "Viking Era," a fairly common sight throughout the Scandinavian peninsula and beyond.
    Did the Vikings really keep bears as pets?
    Jewelry in Viking societies often had two functions – to show off social status but also their religious belief.
    What type of jewelry did the Vikings wear?
    For the majority of people living in Viking societies, the village (or a small town) was the focal point of life.
    The daily (ax) grind: What did a day in the life of a Viking look like?

    Culture&religion

     Caramelized honey fermented with water and yeast to make mead.

    What is Viking "Blod Mjød" (Blood Mead)?

    The Vikings were famous for their feasting and frivolity. Consuming copious amounts of alcohol was a part of everyday life in most Viking societies. 
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    History
    One of the lasting achievements that Ironside is remembered for, however, is that he helped found a Swedish royal dynasty.

    Who was Björn Ironside, the legendary Norse Viking Chief?

    When your father is a famous Viking warrior and legendary hero, chances are you may also be a fierce warrior. Björn Ironside was said to have led a colorful and violent life, raiding and battling his way from the Orkney Islands in the north to Sicily in the south. 
    One of the lasting achievements that Ironside is remembered for, however, is that he helped found a Swedish royal dynasty.

    Who was Björn Ironside, the legendary Norse Viking Chief?

    When your father is a famous Viking warrior and legendary hero, chances are you may also be a fierce...
    Scientists and academics have put forward a number of theories to explain Viking expansion.
    Why did the Vikings leave Scandinavia?
    Shield-maiden Lagertha featured in a lithography by Morris Meredith Williams in 1913.
    Who was Lagertha, legendary Viking shield-maiden and wife of Ragnar Lothbrok?
    Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarsson is considered the first Norse explorer to intentionally sail to Iceland.
    Who was Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson, the first Norsemen to intentionally set sail for Iceland?

    History

     One of the lasting achievements that Ironside is remembered for, however, is that he helped found a Swedish royal dynasty.

    Who was Björn Ironside, the legendary Norse Viking Chief?

    When your father is a famous Viking warrior and legendary hero, chances are you may also be a fierce warrior. Björn Ironside was said to have led a colorful and violent life, raiding and battling his way from the Orkney Islands in the north to Sicily in the south. 
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    Legacy
    New research has found that Viking societies were multicultural, multilingual, and full of genetic diversity.

    Let’s talk about stereotypes: Were the Vikings really all blonde-haired and Scandinavian?

    Aside from the horned helmets, another common misconception about the Vikings is that they were all blonde, blue-eyed, and Scandinavian. 
    New research has found that Viking societies were multicultural, multilingual, and full of genetic diversity.

    Let’s talk about stereotypes: Were the Vikings really all blonde-haired and Scandinavian?

    Aside from the horned helmets, another common misconception about the Vikings is that they were all...
    Are you ready for the saga of Torhild Einarsdottir, a female Viking warrior on a quest to avenge the death of her father?
    Battle Code Ragnarök: What you need to know about the upcoming indie "Vikings in Space" comic 
    Two major accounts, both from Christian monks, claim to show that the Vikings did indeed practice human sacrifice.
    Did the Vikings really sacrifice humans?
    The Creator 3-in-1 set features a Viking ship, a Viking House, and a Fenris Wolf that can be built with the same set of bricks.
    LEGO reveals official images for new Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent set

    Legacy

     New research has found that Viking societies were multicultural, multilingual, and full of genetic diversity.

    Let’s talk about stereotypes: Were the Vikings really all blonde-haired and Scandinavian?

    Aside from the horned helmets, another common misconception about the Vikings is that they were all blonde, blue-eyed, and Scandinavian. 
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    Scandinavia
    Only ruins of Håkon Håkonsson's fortress in Tønsberg remain today.

    A Viking travel guide: Here's what to see and do in Norway

    Part of the appeal of traveling to Norway is to immerse yourself in a country that is proud of its Viking history. 
    Only ruins of Håkon Håkonsson's fortress in Tønsberg remain today.

    A Viking travel guide: Here's what to see and do in Norway

    Part of the appeal of traveling to Norway is to immerse yourself in a country that is proud of its V...
    Interested in Viking culture and history? Viking museums are a great place to see items and relics from the Viking Age.
    Viking museums in Norway
    Let's delve into the countries that make up Scandinavia.
    An introduction to the Scandinavian countries
    In English, the term Scandinavia usually refers to the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
    What is Scandinavia?

    Scandinavia

     Only ruins of Håkon Håkonsson's fortress in Tønsberg remain today.

    A Viking travel guide: Here's what to see and do in Norway

    Part of the appeal of traveling to Norway is to immerse yourself in a country that is proud of its Viking history. 
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    PHOTO GALLERIES

    Oseberg ship burial mound
    Excavation of the Oseberg ship in 1904
    Gjellestad ship keel
    The excavation of the Gjellestad Viking ship
    Fjord in Norway 2
    Wow: 11 amazing photos of Norwegian fjords