Discover Perun, the supreme Slavic deity of thunder and lightning. From ancient rituals to archaeological evidence, explore how this powerful god shaped medieval Eastern European society and warfare.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Discover Perun, the supreme Slavic deity of thunder and lightning. From ancient rituals to archaeological evidence, explore how this powerful god shaped medieval Eastern European society and warfare.
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Discover the life of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king, whose daring campaigns in Scotland and Ireland marked the end of the Viking Age.
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December 31, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Discover the life of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king, whose daring campaigns in Scotland and Ireland marked the end of the Viking Age.
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What did Romans think of the Germanic tribes? Examine their writings on Germanic gods, fierce warriors, and cultural exchanges, and how these tribes shaped Europe after Rome.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:50 AM
What did Romans think of the Germanic tribes? Examine their writings on Germanic gods, fierce warriors, and cultural exchanges, and how these tribes shaped Europe after Rome.
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Discover the life and legacy of Olaf III Haraldsson, the Peaceful King of Norway, whose reign marked an era of stability and progress.
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December 30, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Discover the life and legacy of Olaf III Haraldsson, the Peaceful King of Norway, whose reign marked an era of stability and progress.
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Uncover the profound similarities and differences between Norse and Greek mythological systems, from Yggdrasil to Olympus, in this comprehensive historical analysis.
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December 29, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Uncover the profound similarities and differences between Norse and Greek mythological systems, from Yggdrasil to Olympus, in this comprehensive historical analysis.
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Discover the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that shaped Europe and North Africa. Explore their migrations, the Sack of Rome, culture, and ultimate decline.
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December 29, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Discover the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that shaped Europe and North Africa. Explore their migrations, the Sack of Rome, culture, and ultimate decline.
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A rare Hedeby coin and 46 beads: new finds from Viking graves at Skumsnes reveal connections to Denmark, Ireland, and beyond.
Excavation Reveals Wealthy Women Buried in Coastal Viking Cemetery
A rare Hedeby coin and 46 beads: new finds from Viking graves at Skumsnes reveal connections to Denmark, Ireland, and beyond.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:43 AM
A rare Hedeby coin and 46 beads: new finds from Viking graves at Skumsnes reveal connections to Denmark, Ireland, and beyond.
Discover the extraordinary story of a Viking blacksmith's burial: A remarkable archaeological find revealing the social complexities of medieval Norse craftsmen.
Hammer, Tongs, and History: A Viking Blacksmith's Tools Tell His Story
Discover the extraordinary story of a Viking blacksmith's burial: A remarkable archaeological find revealing the social complexities of medieval Norse craftsmen.
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December 8, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Discover the extraordinary story of a Viking blacksmith's burial: A remarkable archaeological find revealing the social complexities of medieval Norse craftsmen.
Collection of arm rings, coins, and hacksilver located in the History Museum, Oslo.
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
December 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Collection of arm rings, coins, and hacksilver located in the History Museum, Oslo.
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
A rare Viking-era ship part found beneath Oslo’s modern streets dates to the late 11th century, challenging previous assumptions about Norway’s maritime history.
Uncovering a Viking Ship Part Beneath Oslo’s Modern Streets
A rare Viking-era ship part found beneath Oslo’s modern streets dates to the late 11th century, challenging previous assumptions about Norway’s maritime history.
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December 3, 2024 at 9:20 AM
A rare Viking-era ship part found beneath Oslo’s modern streets dates to the late 11th century, challenging previous assumptions about Norway’s maritime history.
Explore Eric Bloodaxe's remarkable journey from Norwegian throne to York kingship, revealing the complex political landscape of 10th-century Viking expansionism.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Explore Eric Bloodaxe's remarkable journey from Norwegian throne to York kingship, revealing the complex political landscape of 10th-century Viking expansionism.
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The Lewis Chessmen, unearthed on the Isle of Lewis in 1831, date back to the 12th century and likely originate from Norway. Crafted from walrus ivory and whale teeth, the 93 pieces offer insights into medieval Norse culture and the spread of chess in Europe.
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The Lewis Chessmen: Ivory Time Travelers from the Viking Age
Journey through time with the Lewis Chessmen, from 12th-century Norse workshops to modern museums. Explore their discovery, artistic style, and cultural significance. Learn about the ongoing conservat...
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December 1, 2024 at 10:28 AM
The Lewis Chessmen, unearthed on the Isle of Lewis in 1831, date back to the 12th century and likely originate from Norway. Crafted from walrus ivory and whale teeth, the 93 pieces offer insights into medieval Norse culture and the spread of chess in Europe.
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Discovered in 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard represents the pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon archaeological finds, featuring exquisite martial artifacts that rewrote our understanding of early medieval societies.
Staffordshire Hoard: England's Greatest Saxon Treasure
Discovered in 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard represents the pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon archaeological finds, featuring exquisite martial artifacts that rewrote our understanding of early medieval societie...
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December 1, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Discovered in 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard represents the pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon archaeological finds, featuring exquisite martial artifacts that rewrote our understanding of early medieval societies.
Discover how a Norwegian chieftain navigated treacherous waters to found Reykjavík, shaping Iceland's cultural and demographic landscape.
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November 29, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Discover how a Norwegian chieftain navigated treacherous waters to found Reykjavík, shaping Iceland's cultural and demographic landscape.
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Archaeologists in Denmark uncover a stunning Iron Age weapon sacrifice at Løsning Søndermark, revealing a warrior elite’s ceremonial rituals and rare artifacts, including chainmail and oath rings.
A Study of Weapon Sacrifices and Power Symbols at Løsning Søndermark
Archaeologists in Denmark uncover a stunning Iron Age weapon sacrifice at Løsning Søndermark, revealing a warrior elite’s ceremonial rituals and rare artifacts, including chainmail and oath rings.
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November 28, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Archaeologists in Denmark uncover a stunning Iron Age weapon sacrifice at Løsning Søndermark, revealing a warrior elite’s ceremonial rituals and rare artifacts, including chainmail and oath rings.
Decorated hair comb made of antlers discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden.
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
November 28, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Decorated hair comb made of antlers discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden.
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Oval bronze brooches.
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
November 28, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Oval bronze brooches.
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
A lead plaque discovered near Fakenham, Norfolk, is thought to be an ancient charm intended to ward off a dwarf.
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
November 28, 2024 at 7:13 AM
A lead plaque discovered near Fakenham, Norfolk, is thought to be an ancient charm intended to ward off a dwarf.
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Ribe skull fragment, an 8th-century artifact, features a runic inscription interpreted as a protective charm, possibly warding off one or two dwarfs.
Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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November 27, 2024 at 12:54 AM
The Ribe skull fragment, an 8th-century artifact, features a runic inscription interpreted as a protective charm, possibly warding off one or two dwarfs.
Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Rognvald Eysteinsson: The Viking Earl Who Shaped North Atlantic History
Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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November 26, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Rognvald Eysteinsson: The Viking Earl Who Shaped North Atlantic History
Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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Archaeologists in Hjørungavåg uncover a possible Viking Age longhouse and grave near the historic battlefield, revealing layers of ancient history.
Viking Longhouse and Grave Discovered in Hjørungavåg
Archaeologists in Hjørungavåg uncover a possible Viking Age longhouse and grave near the historic battlefield, revealing layers of ancient history.
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November 25, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Archaeologists in Hjørungavåg uncover a possible Viking Age longhouse and grave near the historic battlefield, revealing layers of ancient history.
A purposely bent and destroyed Viking sword discovered in Vold, Hedmark. Located in the Cultural History Musuem, Oslo.
Photo: Wolfmann
Photo: Wolfmann
November 25, 2024 at 4:24 AM
A purposely bent and destroyed Viking sword discovered in Vold, Hedmark. Located in the Cultural History Musuem, Oslo.
Photo: Wolfmann
Photo: Wolfmann
Learn how Ymir’s death in Norse mythology created the world and parallels ancient myths like Tiamat and Purusha.
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November 23, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Learn how Ymir’s death in Norse mythology created the world and parallels ancient myths like Tiamat and Purusha.
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From Óðinn's Mead of Poetry to the strict hierarchy of drinking ceremonies, Viking culture attributed magical and unifying properties to alcohol.
Viking Drinking Culture: Sacred Traditions, Social Bonds, and Ancient Wisdom
Expert analysis of Viking drinking culture shows how Norse ceremonies shaped society. From sacred rituals to political power in ancient Scandinavia.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:20 AM
From Óðinn's Mead of Poetry to the strict hierarchy of drinking ceremonies, Viking culture attributed magical and unifying properties to alcohol.
Tønsberg’s medieval harbour yields rare runic finds, offering glimpses into the pastimes and social dynamics of the 13th century.
Rune-Inscribed Game Pieces Found in Tønsberg Harbour
Tønsberg’s medieval harbour yields rare runic finds, offering glimpses into the pastimes and social dynamics of the 13th century.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Tønsberg’s medieval harbour yields rare runic finds, offering glimpses into the pastimes and social dynamics of the 13th century.