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The Viking Age silk trade was an elaborate activity, new research shows
Marianne Vedeler, Associate Professor at the Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo in Norway, has investigated the Viking Age silk trade for years.4 months ago — News -
Researchers excited by new data on fur and hide trading across the Viking world
A recent study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen found that Vikings in Denmark wore beaver furs to indicate their high status. The team behind the research told The Viking Herald that new technology opens up even more exciting opportunities.5 months ago — News -
The Viking economy: Farming, raiding, and trading in Viking society
"'How should a man be referred to?' 'He should be referred to in terms of his work, what he supplies or receives or does.'" — From "The Prose Edda" ("Skaldskaparmal") by Snorri Sturluson, translated by Jesse Byock (Penguin Classics, 2005)1 year ago — Trade -
An otter skin for a sword? Here's how exchange worked in the Viking Age
Straight exchanges were widespread in the Viking Age, especially as many such instances occurred in the form of people trading surplus farm goods and products.1 year ago — Trade -
Free trade in the Viking Age: Diplomacy and trade agreements
Trade was a very risky activity in the Viking Age.1 year ago — Trade -
The importance of Viking trading towns: What we know
The start of the "era" of Viking trading towns in the Scandinavian area can be traced to the beginning of the Viking Age when the first real trading towns appeared.1 year ago — Trade -
What did Vikings trade?
The Vikings are well-known as raiders, travelers, and explorers. During their trips, they traded in Europe and reached places as far off as Central Asia.1 year ago — Trade -
Student discovers unknown Viking trading place in Northern Norway
According to the University of Tromsø (UiT), an UiT master's student has found the first known trading place from the 9th century in northern Norway.1 year ago — News
