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Archeologists reveal rich history of Danevirke fortifications
The fortifications provided a crucial line of defense across the Cimbrian Peninsula for more than a thousand years.1 year ago — News -
Queen Thyra: Denmark's early royal matriarch
For recent generations of Danes, former Queen Margrethe is seen as the nation's matriarch, a steady hand on the throne who guided the Scandinavian country through much of the late 20th and early 21st century.1 year ago — History -
Revisiting Denmark's birth certificate: Håkon Glørstad discusses the Jelling stones
The Norwegian archeologist talks to The Viking Herald about why he believes Harald Bluetooth was likely not the man behind one of the most famous symbols of the Viking Age.1 year ago — News -
Rewriting history: Are the Jelling runestones really from the Viking Age?
Norwegian scholar Håkon Glørstad believes our assumptions about the most famous Viking Age artifacts in Denmark may be completely wrong.1 year ago — News -
Harald Bluetooth and the plundering of Oseberg and Gokstad: Part 2, the prime suspect
Why the Danish king may be responsible for the desecration of two major Norwegian burial sites.1 year ago — News -
More than 50 Viking skeletons found in Danish gravesite
The discovery could provide valuable insight into the living habits and trading patterns of Danish Vikings.1 year ago — News -
Exploring Aros: The Viking roots of Aarhus, Denmark
Nowadays, Aarhus is a bustling and thriving European metropolis. It is Denmark's second-largest city and houses the country's largest port. However, the city boasts not only a rich economy but also a rich history that stretches back to the early medieval period when Vikings roamed the seas.2 years ago — History -
Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir: Mother to kings in Norse sagas
The daughter of one Viking king, wife to another, and the mother of at least two more, Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir was an influential woman in an era of hyper-masculinity and entrenched patriarchy.2 years ago — History -
The Ladby Ship: Exploring Denmark's only Viking Age ship burial
Uncovered in a field in 1935, the Ladby ship has become a national symbol of Denmark's proud Viking history. It offers a glimpse into the wealth and power of Viking rulers, their beliefs about the afterlife, and the importance of maritime culture.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Who was Sigurd Snake-In-The-Eye, the legendary son of Ragnar Lothbrok?
Surely, no one in Viking history has a cooler nickname than Sigurd Snake-In-The-Eye, the semi-legendary Danish king and warrior who was the son of Ragnar Lothbrok. Yet could this Viking with a badass nickname have any historical basis outside of the Norse sagas?2 years ago — History
