Fate and Honor in the Viking World: Why Death Was Not the Greatest Fear
To understand the Viking Age, it is not enough to study raids, ships, or weapons. At the core of Norse … Read More
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Chasing the Thrill of the Unknown
It is a bit of a running joke in history that the Vikings were the world’s greatest navigators, yet they … Read More
Viking Competitions at Sea: Rowing, Sailing, and Nautical Challenges
Scandinavian seafarers didn’t simply plow the northern seas — they turned ship control into an art of competition. Viking sea … Read More
How Vikings Prepared for Their Sea Voyages
Viking travelers faced harsh seas, unpredictable winds, and long routes that tested every skill. Their journeys demanded strong teamwork, smart … Read More
Life in the Viking Age: Gods, Raids, and Journeys
Life in the Viking Age combined adventure, faith, and social complexity. From daily household chores to long-distance trade and daring … Read More
How the Northmen Believed in Luck, Runes, and Omens
The popular image of the Viking is one of battle-fury and seafaring daring, yet beneath the mail-coat and the longship … Read More
Reimagining the Nine Realms: Norse Mythology in the Modern Imagination
For as long as people have told stories, Norse mythology has captured our imagination. The gods and heroes of these … Read More
Viking Trade Routes that Connected Europe to the Islamic World
From 793 to 1066 CE, the Viking Age was a time of trade and war. The Norse were not lone … Read More