Ancient vikings

Viking ship Dragon head

In September, researchers published the largest ever genetic study of Vikings. These warriors may be more diverse than originally thought.

This settlement was believed to be a legend, but evidence suggests it once existed.

i feele like i have this cabin/hut fever or something like i am lovingg this so would live in it if i had to.

What Women Really Did in the Viking Age. The Role of Women in the Viking Era.

The Vikings, the seafaring Norse people from the late eighth to the early 11th century, have been a focal point of historical fascination for centuries. Known for their fearsome conquests…

Berserker-His (Odin's) men rushed forwards without armour, were as mad as dogs or wolves, bit their shields, and were strong as bears or wild oxen, and killed people at a blow, but neither fire nor iron told upon them. This was called Berserkergang....(going Berserk!!!)

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

Most history books describe Vikings as looters, pirates, warriors, and invaders who departed on sea raids from Scandinavia to pillage Europe and beyond. That is about to change.

The Key Role Vikings Played in the History of Ireland The image of bloodthirsty Vikings, raiding and pillaging vulnerable coastal monasteries, is a familiar one in British history.

Viking shield patterns - Imgur

The Viking Longhouse of Norway. Only a few Vikings lived in towns. Most of them lived in the countryside in Longhouses. The longhouse had usually one large room. The walls were made of wood, and the roof was covered with turf. You can find Longhouses in several districts in Norway, from south to the north of the country.

Are you curious about your ancestry? Have you ever wondered if you have Viking roots? If so, you may be surprised to learn that there are some signs of Viking ancestry that shouldn’t be ignored.

The Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) transformed every aspect of the cultures the Norse came in contact with. The Vikings usually struck without warning and, in the early years, left with their plunder and...