During their brief, but world-changing, dominance in Northern Europe during the two and a half centuries known as the Viking Age, the warrior Norsemen from Scandinavia wreaked havoc and instilled...

In Norse mythology, gods like Thor may steal all the thunder (no pun intended) but not to be outdone, the Asynjur (as the goddesses in the Norse pantheon of deities are collectively known) count...

Norse mythology is a colorful tapestry weaving together larger-than-life figures, rousing tales, and transcendent themes that attempt to explain the cosmos and the human condition through the Viking...

Of all the cultures and people that make up the rich tapestry that is human history, the Vikings are in a class all by themselves in terms of recognition, popularity, and perhaps even infamy. ...

From the 8th through the 11th centuries, the Vikings terrorized towns and nations throughout Europe. These Norse warriors overwhelmed opposing forces with their fighting skills. Even the...

There are different races of beings in Norse mythology: gods, humans, dwarves, elves, trolls, and giants.  Of these, the gods and the giants figure most prominently in Viking myths and legends....

No figure is more significant in Norse mythology than the mighty "all-father" Odin. From creating the earthly realm in which the Vikings lived to hand-selecting fallen warriors to join him in...

During the height of the Viking Era, seafaring warriors from what is now Scandinavia terrorized Northern Europe as they raided and plundered towns and villages that could not defend against them. It...

Scandinavian women of the Viking era are among the most fascinating people in European history. The depiction of Viking women in 21st-century popular culture has led to a lot of questions about them....

Many people think of Scandinavians as being predominantly blonde. However, significant numbers of Swedes, Danes, and Norwegians have dark hair. So, what accounts for such variation in hair color, and...

Scandinavians are known for having blonde hair and blue eyes. Considering blue eyes are recessive and often overshadowed by brown eyes, one would assume not many people would have blue eyes...

Regular dishcloths take a long time to dry and usually must be thrown out after a few uses. Swedish dishcloths, on the other hand, don’t. Instead, they dry quickly and have remarkably long...

Almost a thousand years after the decline of the Norse, their gods and heroes are still ubiquitous across films and television screens around the world. Norse mythology is among the most famous...

Scandinavians have many personality traits that differ from those of other western countries. While some of their customs and social characteristics are considered normal, others might be regarded as...

Scandinavians are very stylish people. The national identity comprises Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland. While each of these countries has its own approach to fashion, they...