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Viking Age Waterford: An original Norse town in Ireland
The scenic port city of Waterford is more than a bustling entrepôt of Irish enterprise. It has a story that dates back to its foundation by Vikings in the 10th century.6 days ago — Viking Age -
Lords of the Hring: A personal voyage into the historic Viking-infused region of Ringerike
American-Norwegian writer Brian Talgo explores Ringerike in south-central Norway, its fascinating history, bewildering array of monuments and its links to Harald Hardrada, Halfdan the Black and Harald Fairhair.3 weeks ago — Viking Age -
Iceland, Ireland and the Viking slave trade
A gruesome bond linked Scandinavia, the island of Ireland and the newly established Norse settlement on Iceland during the early medieval period.4 weeks ago — Viking Age -
Where else might the Vikings have landed in America?
L’Anse aux Meadows remains the only confirmed Norse settlement in North America. But where else might the Vikings have visited?2 months ago — Viking Age -
The Kings of Ringerike: A land of legendary monarchs
An examination of the most famous leaders of the Norwegian region of Ringerike, steeped in Viking Age history.2 months ago — Viking Age -
Silver under the soil: What Viking hoards reveal about wealth, fear, and trade
Some of the most valuable sources for understanding people in Norse societies are buried 6 feet under. We look at the practicalities and psychology of Viking hoards.3 months ago — Viking Age -
What happened to the Rurik dynasty?
Ruling a huge swathe of Eastern Europe during the medieval period, this dynasty was said to have been founded by Viking warriors. Their legacy stretches long after the last Viking ship ever sailed and was instrumental in the making of modern Russia.3 months ago — Expansion -
The Baltic peoples encountered by the Vikings
The Baltic Sea became a key Norse waterway in the early medieval period. This period saw cultural contact and varied interactions between people from Norse societies and the Baltic peoples living in the region.3 months ago — Viking Age -
Before the Viking Age: the people, kingdoms and cultures of early Scandinavia
The Viking Age did not simply start overnight. This age can be seen as the culmination of centuries of economic, cultural, religious, and social development. We look at Scandinavia before the Vikings.4 months ago — Expansion
