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Magnificent seven: The seven best Viking museums in Europe today
Given that the new Museum of the Viking Age is still being built and set to open in 2027, Patreon subscriber and The Viking Herald fan AWarriorsSpirit wanted to know what other museums offer a similar experience in Scandinavia and beyond. We explore some of the best Viking museums in Europe today.1 year ago — News -
Hearth and home: Exploring the Viking longhouse
Viking life wasn't all pillage and plunder. Much of the time was spent in the relative comfort of the longhouse, smoky, communal buildings that centered any farmstead.2 years ago — Partner content -
In the spotlight: Viking Museum Haithabu, Germany
Here's an introduction to the Viking Museum Haithabu in Germany, where you can learn all about the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hedeby.2 years ago — News -
Everything you need to know about Viking houses
The domestic world of the Vikings is little studied, let alone understood. However, Viking houses, from magnificent stone monuments in Oslo to the turf longhouses in Newfoundland, Canada, help us unlock the intricate social dynamics of a Viking family.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
Viking homes were stranger than fiction: Portals to the dead, magical artifacts and ‘slaves’
This article was written by Marianne Hem Eriksen, Research Fellow, Marie Curie/Research Council of Norway at the University of Cambridge.4 years ago — Culture and religion