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The mystery of the Viking graffiti in the Hagia Sophia
One of the most famous churches, mosques, and museums all in one, the Hagia Sophia, has runic graffiti from the era when Vikings walked the streets of Constantinople. How and why it got there is a mystery that has only recently been unlocked.3 weeks ago — History -
The Viking history of Turkey: A primer
Turkey, at the crossroads of cultures, civilizations, and commerce for thousands of years, has a surprisingly robust history of interaction, violent and non-violent, with people from Viking societies.2 months ago — History -
The Vikings had their own neighborhood in Istanbul - and played an important part in bringing the east to the west
The article “One Ring to Bind Them” from the Archaeological Institute of America tells the story of a ring found in a Swedish Viking Woman’s grave. And it's a fascinating one.6 months ago — News
