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Why did the Vikings leave Greenland? New research offers interesting answer
During most of four centuries, the southern coast of Greenland was the westernmost edge of Viking presence.1 month ago -
Archaeologists: Wirral could be site of key battle between King Æthelstan and Vikings that led to "birth of England"
Archaeologists believe that the Wirral peninsula was the site of the battle between King Æthelstan and an alliance of Viking and Celtic armies that took place in 937 AD.1 month ago -
Scientists to analyze around 90 iron artifacts from the Viking Age to uncover the secrets of their origin
A group of international scientists aims to analyze the chemical makeup of Viking Age iron weapons and artifacts in order to unlock the secrets of their origin.2 months ago -
Study: A 2,700-year-old artifact found in the Tollense River may have been used in an early Scandinavian weight system
According to some experts, a bronze figurine found in a German river may have been part of an early Scandinavian weight system.3 months ago -
The effects of Viking raids persisted for centuries, new study claims
The Viking era in the Scandinavian region ended in the 12th century when royal forces successfully subdued and bound Viking leaders. On the other hand, a different scenario played out in the Eastern parts of the Baltic Sea and along several Russian rivers.3 months ago -
Horned helmets predate the Viking era by 3,000 years, researchers claim
Horned helmets have an established tradition of symbolizing Vikings in popular culture. Despite the frequent representations in movies and games, scientists don't believe that Vikings warriors wore such helmets.3 months ago -
Vikings reached the Americas exactly one thousand years ago, new study claims
According to a new study of wooden artifacts, Vikings crossed the Atlantic Ocean and settled in Canada as early as 1021 AD.6 months ago -
Largest DNA sequencing of Viking skeletons reveals interesting fact – they weren't all Scandinavian
Most history books describe Vikings as looters, pirates, warriors, and invaders who departed on sea raids from Scandinavia to pillage Europe and beyond. That is about to change.6 months ago
