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The fragile unity of the North Sea Empire
The most famous thalassocracy in Scandinavian history, the North Sea Empire, was a true political high point in the outward expansion of people from Viking societies. However, the union of Denmark, England, and Norway was beset by a series of structural issues that undermined its longevity.3 months ago — History -
Last ship in place at the Museum of the Viking Age
The Tune, the smallest of Oslo's three Viking ships, is now the last to move into its new home at the upcoming Museum of the Viking Age.5 months ago — News -
Haakon Sigurdsson: The last great pagan ruler of Norway (part 2)
By the mid-970s, Haakon Sigurdsson ruled Norway in all but name. Saga tradition presents him as loyal to the old ways and the Old Norse Gods, yet his fall came bloody, swift, and tragic.7 months ago — History -
Norway pushes Viking Age burial mounds toward UNESCO World Heritage status
The list of seven sites includes the burial mounds where the Gokstad and Oseberg ships were unearthed.7 months ago — News -
Why was a Viking Age woman in Norway buried with scallops on her face?
Archeologists Knut Harald Stomsvik and Raymond Sauvage narrate the story of a unique Norwegian burial site.8 months ago — News -
Haakon Sigurdsson, the last great pagan ruler of Norway: Refugee to ruler (part 1)
A firm believer in the Old Norse gods, Haakon Sigurdsson would rise to ultimate power in Norway and involve himself in international politics before a dramatic fall from power led to a grisly death. We look at the man who was King of Norway in all but name for two dramatic decades in the Viking Age.8 months ago — History -
Viking Age woman's grave in Norway reveals mysterious scallop symbolism
The grave site was discovered by a local metal detectorist who immediately notified the authorities.8 months ago — News -
Immigration and Viking history: How a changing Norway has reshaped its Viking heritage
Recent immigration has changed how Norwegians think about their culture, national identity, and their rich Viking heritage and history.9 months ago — Legacy -
New study analyzes Viking Age beacon warning system in Norway
The research is the first in-depth investigation of how beacons were used as a form of defense in the country.10 months ago — News -
The Oseberg Viking ship safely delivered to its new home
The Oseberg is one of three ships to be moved to the upcoming Museum of the Viking Age in Oslo.11 months ago — News
