Viking life

Inside the Viking household: portals to the dead, magical artefacts and ‘slaves’. The Vikings are more popular than ever. TV shows such as Last Kingdom and Vikings have added dramatic license to particular historical accounts, while

The Vikings are well-known for fighting and exploring, yet religion and ritual practices were a big part of their culture and everyday life. Their religious beliefs included many different gods and goddesses, so much so that it is considered a "non-doctrinal community religion." This means that their beliefs and rituals varied among people. Although they

A definitive collection of viking quotes and norse sayings that perfectly showcase the viking culture, their beliefs and way of life

VIKING LAWS 1. BE BRAVE AND AGGRESSIVE Be direct Grab all opportunities Use varying methods of attack Be versatile and agile Attack on target at a time Don't plan everything in detail Use top quality weapons 2. BE PREPARED Keep weapons in good condition Keep in shape Find good battle comrades Agree on important points Choose one chief 3. BE A GOOD MERCHANT Find out what the market needs Do not promise what you can't keep Do not demand overpayment Arrange things so that you can return 4. KEEP…

Forget the raids and battles for now. Step inside a Viking longhouse to understand what everyday life was really like. You might have the impression that Vikings were constantly either sailing away to find new

Vikings in popular culture are often viewed as the brutes of the Dark Ages, robbing, raping and pillaging people and goods. However, an analysis of their personal lives shows a much different side. Family life was important to Norse men, and every proper, upstanding Viking aimed to marry and have…

Are you interested in learning about the genetic roots of the Vikings? In this post, we'll discuss the ancestry of the Vikings.

Seeing as historians can barely agree on a definition of what it means to be Germanic, it's no surprise everyone else struggles to define it as well.

Looking for a new baby name? Browse some Norwegian viking names from the Old Norse era to inspire your choice of Scandinavian baby names.

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