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Dupuytren’s contracture: What you need to know about the so-called Viking disease?
What sort of sickness was said to afflict Vikings more than any other? Cirrhosis of the liver from all that mead? Gout from all that feasting? Perhaps some sort of psychological trauma from all that raiding and ravaging?5 months ago -
Busting common Viking misconceptions: Part 2
There is simply no greater crime (in The Viking Herald's opinion) than history that is factually wrong, recorded poorly, or lazily reliant on stereotypes, clichés, or downright falsehoods.1 year ago -
Busting common Viking misconceptions: Part 1
What are the most common Viking misconceptions awash on the small and silver screen?1 year ago -
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.1 year ago -
Did Vikings really "catch" and kill babies on the tips of their spears?
Tales of Viking cruelty are not rare – from the "blood eagle" execution method to disregard for war ethics. But did the Vikings really kill infants by throwing them in the air and "catching" them on the tips of their spears?1 year ago -
Did Vikings really roll their ships on loose logs between rivers and strips?
The image of Vikings transporting their ships between rivers or strips by rolling them on loose logs has become somewhat commonplace in popular culture and the collective imagination. However, is it actually true?2 years ago -
What does the word 'Viking' really mean?
This article was written by Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies at the University of Nottingham.2 years ago
