While the predominant image of the Vikings today is as fierce warriors and fearless voyagers, Norse culture also had other distinguishing features to recommend it. The Norse produced exquisite...
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Between the 9th and 11th centuries, Vikings spread terror in the hearts of men across the length and breadth of Europe. The series of daring raids they executed earned them a fearsome reputation and...
The predominantly oral culture of the Norse society that Vikings came from means that they have primarily been depicted from the outside. For this reason, the information available on their everyday...
Although many people don't know the valknut symbol by name, it's widely recognized, even among those who don't enjoy studying or reading about Norse mythology. Pronounced "valk (or volk) noot," the...
The Vikings were famous for their rich culture and ruthless raids on many countries. They also made some remarkable discoveries, such as finding Greenland. Viking leaders and kings did all these...
People today are fascinated with the Vikings. Popular depictions of them in entertainment media have raised questions for many people about what they looked like, how they fought, and how they lived....