The Vikings are among the most legendary figures in the history of humankind, with a two-and-a-half-century long reign during the Middle Ages. When thinking about the Vikings, many things come to...

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. ...

Norse mythology from Scandinavia continues to fascinate modern audiences. People love to learn about Norse gods like Odin, Thor, and Freya, and their interactions with humans. Christianity has also...

One nation’s people rose to prominence as the Vikings terrorized, conquered, and eventually settled much of Northern Europe. The other was a global superpower whose colonial empire once extended...

There are many widely held perceptions about Scandinavians, with quite a few rooted in truth and others very far from it. For example, they are not all blonde or blue-eyed, nor is every Norwegian,...

It is the world's largest non-continental island. Still, with a population of just over 57,000 citizens, it is also one of the most desolate and sparsely populated countries in the world. Although...