Viking Age Axes – Tools of War and Everyday Life
Early in the Viking Age, the most common weapon was not the sword, instead it was the ax. Being a … Read More
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Real and Mythical Swords of the Vikings
In a time when men very much were the creators of their own good fortune, weapons played a major role. … Read More
The Guide to Viking Age Weapons and Armor
To the Vikings, weapons and armor, especially the sword for those who owned one, were more than mere tools. They … Read More
Ivar the Boneless – Separating Myths and Facts
Ivar Ragnarsson, aka. Ivar the Boneless, was a viking chieftain who led the Great Heathen Army when it invaded Britain … Read More
Rollo of Normandy – The First Viking Ruler of Normandy
Rollo is a fascinating historical viking chieftain and best known for being the first ruler of Normandy. However, when he … Read More
Viking Names for Boys – Curated List
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Oda and I collaborated on creating a list of viking age names for … Read More
319 Female Viking Names (With Top Twelve List)
Choosing a name for your child, or someone you love can undoubtedly be a difficult task. If you are looking … Read More
Harald Hardrada – The Last Viking King
Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) is popularly known as the last viking king. That’s not to say he wasn’t … Read More
Lindworm – Dragon-like Serpent from Norse Folklore
Dragons adorned the old vikings ships, and there are several serpents playing central parts in Norse myths. Both dreki (dragon) … Read More
Ragnar Lothbrok | Separating Legend from History
Ragnar Lothbrok Sigurdsson, (Old Norse Ragnarr Loðbrók) has risen from the old sagas to become one of the best known … Read More