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The importance of Viking trading towns: What we know
The start of the "era" of Viking trading towns in the Scandinavian area can be traced to the beginning of the Viking Age when the first real trading towns appeared.1 year ago — Viking trade -
An otter skin for a sword? Here's how exchange worked in the Viking Age
Straight exchanges were widespread in the Viking Age, especially as many such instances occurred in the form of people trading surplus farm goods and products.1 year ago — Viking trade -
Free trade in the Viking Age: Diplomacy and trade agreements
Trade was a very risky activity in the Viking Age.1 year ago — Viking trade -
The Viking economy: Farming, raiding, and trading in Viking society
"'How should a man be referred to?' 'He should be referred to in terms of his work, what he supplies or receives or does.'" — From "The Prose Edda" ("Skaldskaparmal") by Snorri Sturluson, translated by Jesse Byock (Penguin Classics, 2005)1 year ago — Viking trade -
Viking money and economy: How did they work?
In the beginning, Vikings were mostly farmers who lived off the crops and other fruits of their labor.1 year ago — Viking trade
