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Viking women in law: Property, marriage, divorce, and power
A common historical stereotype is that women in Viking societies enjoyed a far greater amount of autonomy and independence than their contemporaries in other early medieval societies. This article looks at whether this stereotype carries any historical weight.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
The Viking world in the year 1000: From the shores of Canada to the Caspian Sea
At the dawn of the year 1000, Viking societies were to be found from the shores of Canada to the Caspian Sea. We analyze this high-water mark of Viking control, characterized by plunder, power, and profit.8 months ago — History -
Navigating our Viking ship in troubled waters: Reflecting on The Viking Herald's journey
A moment of reflection on how far you, dear reader, have helped us on this journey that helps bring Viking history to life through independent writing and global connections with a deeply human touch.1 year ago — News -
"No smoking gun": Ten-year project shows start of Viking Age shrouded in complexity
The Viking Phenomenon, a project exploring the early Viking Age and led by archeologist Neil Price, is set to conclude next year.1 year ago — News -
Hitting 1000: The Viking Herald celebrates!
This week, The Viking Herald celebrates a major milestone with the publication of its 1000th article. How did we reach this point? The answer lies with you.2 years ago — News -
When did the Viking Age end?
The Viking Age is said to have ended with Harald Hardrada on a battlefield in northern England in 1066. Yet, the Vikings did not disappear overnight. We delve into some other options for when the Age of Vikings truly ceased.2 years ago — History -
Oslo exhibition reveals Polish-Norwegian study of Viking Age elites
Seemingly disparate bedfellows, the medieval societies of Poland and Norway had much in common – as a new exhibition and a current joint research project are investigating.2 years ago — News -
From pages to reality: Octavia Randolph tours Gotland, the Viking island of her stories
How an author from Boston fell in love with Gotland and made it the focus of her stories and tours.3 years ago — News -
Undying defiance: The Viking king who chose to be buried alive rather than submit
Striding like a colossus over early medieval Norwegian history is Harald Fairhair, the man who supposedly unified the various petty kingdoms into the medieval Kingdom of Norway. However, underlying his unification was a series of bloody battles and iron-willed ruthlessness.3 years ago — History -
Explore Viking history with guided summer tours at Oslo's Historical Museum
Dug up by a Norwegian farmer's son in 1943, the Gjermundbu helmet is only one of many items on view at the museum, which offers free guided tours in English all summer.3 years ago — News
