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Iceland, Ireland and the Viking slave trade
A gruesome bond linked Scandinavia, the island of Ireland and the newly established Norse settlement on Iceland during the early medieval period.1 week ago -
Where else might the Vikings have landed in America?
L’Anse aux Meadows remains the only confirmed Norse settlement in North America. But where else might the Vikings have visited?1 month ago -
The Kings of Ringerike: A land of legendary monarchs
An examination of the most famous leaders of the Norwegian region of Ringerike, steeped in Viking Age history.1 month ago -
Silver under the soil: What Viking hoards reveal about wealth, fear, and trade
Some of the most valuable sources for understanding people in Norse societies are buried 6 feet under. We look at the practicalities and psychology of Viking hoards.3 months ago -
The Baltic peoples encountered by the Vikings
The Baltic Sea became a key Norse waterway in the early medieval period. This period saw cultural contact and varied interactions between people from Norse societies and the Baltic peoples living in the region.3 months ago -
Finland and the long legacy of Viking history
Early medieval Europe's most feared warriors, the Vikings, are often popularly associated only with Scandinavia. However, their eastern Nordic neighbor, Finland, has a rich Viking history that should not be overlooked.3 months ago -
Did Sviatopolk really kill his brothers to seize the throne of Kyivan Rus?
A ruler of the Kyivan Rus was said to have cut a bloody path to secure ultimate power. We look at the truth behind the rise of Sviatopolk the Accursed.3 months ago -
The life and afterlife of a Viking sword: Inheritance, burial, and memory
A prized object, a weapon of war, and a work of art, the lifespan of a Viking sword did not end after the death of its owner. We delve into the details of a Viking object heavy with emotional and symbolic weight.5 months ago
