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What was the temple at Uppsala, and why was it important in the ancient Norse religion?
Temples dotted the pre-modern world, from Delphi to Luxor, from Ur to what is now Uppsala, in Sweden. Though we only have information about it from medieval sources, the temple at Uppsala was a religious center and focal point for the ancient Norse religion.20 hours ago — Culture and religion -
Who was Åslaug Sigurdsdatter, the mythical Norse queen?
Hundreds of years before Charles Perrault penned his version of Cinderella, a similar story appeared in the Norse sagas. Appearing in 3 separate Norse sagas, Åslaug Sigurdsdatter was said to be a queen and sorceress whose life was full of magic, myth, and mayhem.1 day ago — History -
Over the years, archaeologists have discovered more than 50 old ship wrecks in the Oslo harbor
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum have found another old ship wreck in Bjørvika, Oslo. According to the archaeologists, the find could date to the 1500s.2 days ago — News -
Archaeologists discover remains of beautiful and rare ship in Oslo, Norway: "It's very old"
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum have found the remains of a beautiful wooden ship in Bjørvika, in Oslo, Norway. According to archaeologists, the find is rare.3 days ago — News -
What happened when the Vikings met indigenous Americans?
The Vikings encountered indigenous Americans some five centuries before Christopher Columbus's "voyages of discovery."4 days ago — History -
Is the lost burial mound of Viking king Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson really located in Poland?
In the spring/summer of 2022, Polish author Marek Kryda, the author of the book "Viking Poland" published in 2019, claimed to have found the lost burial mound of Viking king Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson. Here's what experts say.4 days ago — News -
All you need to know about Valhalla, the eternal feasting hall of Norse mythology
For Viking warriors, death was not the end, only the beginning. Those who were slain in battle, and deemed worthy and brave enough, would be led by Valkyries to join Odin in Valhalla.6 days ago — Culture and religion -
Did the Vikings reach the Caribbean?
Only within the past few years has it been scientifically proven that Norse settlers reached the Americas over half a millennium before the voyages of Columbus. Some argue that these Norse master maritime navigators may have even traveled further south, into the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.1 week ago — History -
It's official: Chris Hall gets approval to build Viking settlement on Isle of Man
Manxman Chris Hall's plan to turn four acres of land in Sandygate on the Isle of Man into a Viking settlement has been given official approval by the island's planning committee.1 week ago — News
