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What is Viking handfasting?
Are you familiar with the term "tying the knot?" This phrase, which denotes two people getting married, comes from the Viking tradition and culture - it was one of several wedding traditions in Viking society.1 month ago -
Vikings gave each other nicknames. Some were funny - and some were terrifying
Vikings, as famous warriors and raiders, were prominently featured in sagas, in which their adventures and raids would be described. That would often bring about confusion, as many of them had the same name...2 months ago -
Women in the Viking Age: How did their life look like?
Viking women lived in a predominantly male society, meaning that men were in charge of warfare and were engaged in most of the trading.4 months ago -
Viking weddings: What did they look like?
Viking weddings were usually held on a Friday, which was a day dedicated to the goddess Freya.4 months ago -
Viking cats: Beloved pets and valuable help around the house
Vikings kept cats as pets, and there are multiple interesting historical sources on cats in Scandinavia. It is not precisely known how cats got to Scandinavia, but some of the more precise facts about Viking cats can be traced to the beginning of the Viking Age.4 months ago -
Viking clothes: What did the warriors of old wear?
One of the aspects of the life of Vikings, clothing and footwear, leaves many possible interpretations open.5 months ago -
Viking runestones: What are they, and why are they important?
Scattered unevenly throughout the whole Scandinavian Peninsula, Viking runestones mention those Scandinavians who took part in Viking voyages abroad and those who took part in wars in Western Europe.5 months ago -
What we know about Viking funerals
Vikings were often seen as savages, fearless people whom history will remember for their ruthless conquering anyone and anything trying to stop them in their tracks. However, they did pay much attention to spirituality, and especially to the afterlife.5 months ago
