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Book review: The Far Traveler - Voyages of a Viking Woman
In this era of sky-high post-COVID airfare prices, you would be forgiven for never wanting to travel again. Yet, Nancy Marie Brown delves into the early medieval period, where even short journeys were perilous. She recounts the stories of Gudrid, a Norse woman who ventured vast distances.1 month ago — Reviews -
What was the best Viking weapon?
The Viking Herald examines the deadliest weapons of the Norsemen, including hefty battle axes, stylish swords, the bow and arrow, and three-meter spears.2 months ago — Warfare -
L'Anse aux Meadows archaeologist shares story of Vikings in North America: Part 1
For more than 50 years, renowned archaeologist Birgitta Wallace has been a respected custodian of L'Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking site in North America.3 months ago — News -
Exploring the legend of Erik the Red's sword Leg Biter
The most famous Viking redhead in history, renowned for his exploration skills and founding the first European settlement in Greenland, was Erik Thorvaldsson, commonly known as Erik the Red.3 months ago — History -
Who were the greatest travelers of the Viking Age?
From Ragnar Lothbrok to Harald Hardrada, Jonathan Bennett takes a look at the finest, most adventurous (and luckiest) Viking explorers in history.4 months ago — History -
Why did Erik the Red call an icy land "Greenland"?
In what was perhaps history's first case of "false advertising," Eirik the Red is credited with not only founding a Norse settlement on Greenland but describing this chilly part of the world as being luscious and green.10 months ago — History -
Top 5: Who were the most elite Viking warriors?
Viking warriors spread terror, fear, and bloodshed throughout most of Europe during the early medieval period. Their supposed appetite for violence was matched only by their thirst for loot and treasure.1 year ago — History -
The rise and fall of the Norse settlements in Greenland
When Norse peoples established a settlement in Greenland in 986 CE, little did they know that they would leave a lasting cultural, historical, and political footprint - one that is still evident to this day.1 year ago — History -
The history of Vikings in North America: A primer
Only in the past half-century or so has science definitively proven what was believed to be mere literary license in old Norse sagas and legends: that Norse settlers had set foot on the North American continent.1 year ago — History -
Who was Erik the Red, the famous Viking adventurer?
There are two stories about how Erik the Red got his nickname. According to the first, his hair and beard were of an intense ginger red nuance. According to the second story, he had a fiery temper.1 year ago — History
