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Archeologists investigate Grønhaug burial mound for first time in 124 years
The site on the island of Karmøy could have links to King Harald Fairhair’s manor at Avaldsnes.1 week ago — News -
The Viking Herald is going on vacation + 2026 half-term report
In the first half of the year we changed ownership, became a 100% reader-funded publication and, of course, wrote a lot of articles about the Vikings.3 weeks ago — News -
Ten Viking-themed destinations for the 2026 summer holidays
Suggestions and tips for making the most of your vacation with a few Viking excursions.3 weeks ago — News -
Long after your last raid: Aging in the era of Vikings
In an era of societal instability, widespread violence, and Viking raids, growing old was certainly a different experience for people living throughout the Viking Age. We look at how Viking societies dealt with the process of aging and the elderly.4 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
Silver under the soil: What Viking hoards reveal about wealth, fear, and trade
Some of the most valuable sources for understanding people in Norse societies are buried 6 feet under. We look at the practicalities and psychology of Viking hoards.1 month ago — History -
Norway’s World Cup team welcomed home with Viking row led by Crown Prince
The quarter-finalists return as history makers after a campaign that featured a famous victory over Brazil and heroic defeat to England.1 month ago — News -
“An enjoyable trip”: Gokstad shipbuilders sail Viking ship to retrieve giant oak trees
The Oseberg Viking Heritage Foundation shipbuilding team enjoyed the perfect Sunday outing.1 month ago — News -
Are Alfred the Great's bones lurking in a UK car park?
The remains of the Anglo-Saxon king and scourge of the Vikings have been missing for many centuries.1 month ago — News -
What happened to the Rurik dynasty?
Ruling a huge swathe of Eastern Europe during the medieval period, this dynasty was said to have been founded by Viking warriors. Their legacy stretches long after the last Viking ship ever sailed and was instrumental in the making of modern Russia.1 month ago — History
