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Why do all Nordic flags have the same design?
There's more to the Nordic cross than meets the eye. Scandinavia's flags have their origins in medieval battles, divine intervention and yachting on Finnish lakes.2 years ago — Partner content -
Five fabulous and fiery Viking women
Both traditional and contemporary depictions of Vikings are often dripping with hypermasculinity. However, we lift the veil (and the misogyny) to reveal some of the most colorful, powerful, and interesting Viking women whose stories continue to inspire us in the modern world.2 years ago — Partner content -
Hearth and home: Exploring the Viking longhouse
Viking life wasn't all pillage and plunder. Much of the time was spent in the relative comfort of the longhouse, smoky, communal buildings that centered any farmstead.2 years ago — Partner content -
Dirhams in the North: A story of Islamic coins in Viking lands
Part of the Viking expansion of the early medieval period, an expansion of trade and commerce, connected Scandinavia to great economic powerhouses further south, including those of many cultures and civilizations in the Islamic world.2 years ago — Partner content -
Adam of Bremen: Chronicler of Viking Age Scandinavia
For a man to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for illuminating the early medieval period throughout Northern Europe, especially Scandinavia, we know so little about Adam of Bremen. Who was he, and why should he be celebrated as more than just a medieval monk?2 years ago — Partner content -
Uncovering Viking heritage: A guide to Stockholm and its surroundings
Angus Carlsson offers an introduction to the rich Viking history in and around Stockholm, guiding readers through significant historical sites, intriguing artifacts, and the profound cultural legacy left by the Vikings in this region of Sweden.2 years ago — Partner content -
Old Norse inheritance traditions: Insights from the Gränby runestone
Bequeathing generational wealth has been a hot topic, in part due to the success of the recent hit show Succession. Long before Logan Roy fathered four entitled and spoiled brats, people from Viking societies amassed tremendous wealth and treasure.2 years ago — Partner content -
The Varangian Guard: Viking warriors protecting the Byzantine Empire
More than 20 runestones are dotted throughout the scenic Swedish countryside near the town of Täby. They tell the story of a Viking-era chief, Jarlabanke Ingefatsson, the head of a clan responsible for over 100 men in the surrounding region.2 years ago — Partner content -
Understanding the Viking diet
How veg, meat, fish and fruit kept medieval Scandinavians healthy.2 years ago — Partner content
