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What you need to know about Viking cheers and toasts
When they weren't raiding or trading, people from Viking societies liked nothing better than a good feast.1 week ago -
What are the key Viking summer holidays and traditions?
From solar celebrations of fertility to Christian-inspired feats of archery and wrestling, we look at some of the best Viking summer festivities.4 weeks ago -
What is Viking blood bread?
The culinary world was in shock earlier this year when one of the world's best restaurants, Noma in Copenhagen, announced it would shut its doors for good come January 2024.1 month ago -
The role of falcons in Viking societies
Peoples in Viking societies were no strangers to forming symbiotic relationships with animals.2 months ago -
What happened to a Viking's possessions when they died?
Given that Vikings led an action-packed but short life, what exactly happened to their loot when they visited Valhalla?3 months ago -
What are the key Viking spring holidays and traditions?
People in Viking societies, like we moderns, had a rich culture of yearly holidays, festivals, and traditions primarily based on the seasons.3 months ago -
The rite of Thing: The political system and punishments in the Viking era
The Vikings have gotten bad historical press as a bunch of lawless barbarians, raiding and ravaging coastal communities throughout Europe.3 months ago -
Women and power in the Viking Age: A primer
Did you know that some women in Viking societies had a significant amount of agency and freedom that some of their contemporaries in other societies did not possess?3 months ago
