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The Oseberg tapestries: Unlocking Viking storytelling through fragments
Painstaking research could help provide a more complete picture of the inner life of 9th-century Norwegians.1 year ago — News -
Don't drink the water: Why did medieval Swedes prefer beer to H20?
For those who love a drop of that amber nectar, early medieval Sweden must sound like a paradise, a place where beer was not only consumed more but preferred over water.2 years ago — Partner content -
Viking braiding as a window into the spiritual and social life of the Norse
Transcending mere hairstyling, Viking braiding is a cultural artifact that weaves together history, identity, and spirituality. Here is all you need to know about this hirsute trend over a millennium old.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Winter in the Viking Age: Rituals and celebrations
Whilst many of us want to bask in the glow of a never-ending summer, those in the Northern Hemisphere will now notice days getting shorter and colder.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Álvablót at Birka: Celebrating the ancient Norse Halloween this weekend in Sweden
An ancient ritual brought to life next to the Norse burial grounds of Birka.2 years ago — News -
Viking musical instruments and their significance
People in Viking societies have traditionally been known for many things – raiding, trading, pillaging, and plundering. They even beat Christopher Columbus to North America by about five centuries.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Did the Vikings really sacrifice humans?
Many pre-modern societies dotted throughout the world, from the Aztecs to the Celts, the Ancient Romans and Greeks, to the Dahomey Kingdom in West Africa and even the Indus Valley Civilization, all practiced the ritualized killing of humans.4 years ago — Legacy -
What is Viking handfasting?
Are you familiar with the term "tying the knot?" This phrase, which denotes two people getting married, comes from the Viking tradition and culture - it was one of several wedding traditions in Viking society.4 years ago — Culture and religion
