The Vikings are a storied people, steeped in history and mythology. Most people know that Vikings were profoundly talented sailors and raided many Western European and North American settlements in...
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Viking warriors were larger-than-life figures whose very appearance instilled fear in those who stood between them and their bounty. They were masterful at intimidation and were not shy about...
One created the greatest empire the world has ever seen, stretching from the British Isles to Asia and lasting for over a millennium. The other rose to power seemingly overnight, and while their...
From the end of the 8th century through the middle of the 11th century, the Vikings were a dominant force in Northern Europe. Through their raids and military campaigns, they conquered new lands...
The Vikings of Scandinavia and the Japanese samurai were the most formidable fighting forces in their respective parts of the globe. With exploration and expansion taking place throughout the...
A common perception of the Vikings is that theirs was a male-centric society. To a large extent, it was, but Norse women enjoyed rights and freedoms that were very progressive for the times....