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Before the Viking Age: the people, kingdoms and cultures of early Scandinavia
The Viking Age did not simply start overnight. This age can be seen as the culmination of centuries of economic, cultural, religious, and social development. We look at Scandinavia before the Vikings.1 month ago — History -
The Northern Passage: Did the Vikings sail the Barents Sea?
Renowned for their exploratory and maritime skills, what do we know about people from Viking societies who sailed in the frozen waters of the Barents Sea?1 year ago — History -
Viking encounters with Indigenous peoples: From the Sámi to Vinland
People from Viking societies encountered a wide range of Indigenous peoples throughout their travels during the early medieval period. These were often the first encounters these people had with Europeans centuries before the "Age of Exploration" kicked off Europe's thirst for conquest.1 year ago — History -
"The ramifications are difficult to overstate": New evidence reveals Sámi activity in Viking Age Norway
Research carried out at a site in the Nea Valley in central Norway suggests the Sámi people may have been more integral to Viking society than previously thought.2 years ago — News -
The Sámi and Vikings: A forgotten relationship
The history of Vikings is often portrayed as one of plunder and conquest. Yet amidst the tales of violence is a lesser-known story of cooperation between people from Viking societies and the indigenous Sámi people of northern Scandinavia.2 years ago — History
