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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?2 months ago — Common misconceptions -
What does the Sonnenrad symbol have to do with Neo-Nazis, Vikings, and a celebrity chef?
The Sonnenrad symbol has become a topic of controversy and gained significant attention in recent years.5 months ago — Modern politics -
What did medieval people really think of the Vikings?
The traditional historical picture painted of the Vikings was one of ravenous and mindless berserkers, hellbent on quenching their lust for carnal pleasures and glittering treasures.5 months ago — Medieval perceptions -
Opinion: How extremists and other thugs are soiling the Vikings' legacy
You would have thought that in today's age, where the entire combined knowledge of the world is available with a click, swipe, or a simple voice command, people would know their history a little better. Yet they don't.5 months ago — Modern politics -
The Viking origins of the fire festivals in Scotland
Winters in Scotland can be a dull affair. For all the doom and winter gloom, there are festivals yearly that not only celebrate Scotland's proud Viking history and heritage but quite literally set the place alight!7 months ago — Modern popular culture -
The craziest pseudohistorical theories about the Vikings
At times, society seems to be fascinated with wacky and pseudohistorical theories about the Vikings. In this article, we will go through some of the weirder ones.7 months ago — Modern popular culture -
A look into the Viking legacy of modern times: Culture and influence
Though the last longship may have sailed more than almost a millennium ago, the Vikings left a lasting impact on helping to shape the modern world.7 months ago — Modern popular culture -
Ásatrú: The Old Norse religion and its modern incarnation
Since 1874, Iceland has had freedom of religion enshrined in its constitution. Despite being a mainly secular nation, there is a religion with ancient roots that is one of the nation's fastest-growing: Asatru.7 months ago — Modern popular culture -
Did the myth of Quetzalcoatl originate with a Norse trip to Mesoamerica during medieval times?
It is beyond a scientific doubt that the Vikings reached North America with a much-famed Viking settlement discovered in Newfoundland, Canada, over six decades ago. However, did they make it further south?7 months ago — Medieval perceptions
