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Book review: Viking Dynasties – The Royal Families of Lejre and Uppsala Between Archaeology and Text by Tom Christensen, John Ljungkvist & Neil Price
At the very intersection of archeology, history, and literature, this examination of two royal families and their seats of power could be one of the most important history books of 2025.1 year ago — Reviews -
Viking Dynasties: New book sheds light on the Norse kingdoms of Lejre and Uppsala
The book lays out groundbreaking research into two sites thought to have been major centers of power and influence in the Iron Age and the Viking era.1 year ago — News -
The next chapter in Viking history: What we can look forward to in 2025
From dragons and Australian exhibitions to cutting-edge Viking archeology and immersive video games, we look at the potential highlights of the upcoming year.1 year ago — News -
Book review: Muslims on the Volga during the Viking Age – In the Footsteps of Ibn Fadlan
Worlds collide in this collection of more than 19 essays that detail interactions between the Islamic world, people from Viking societies, and a myriad of other cultures along the Volga River during the 10th century.1 year ago — Reviews -
"No smoking gun": Ten-year project shows start of Viking Age shrouded in complexity
The Viking Phenomenon, a project exploring the early Viking Age and led by archeologist Neil Price, is set to conclude next year.1 year ago — News -
What did the Vikings think of the Northern Lights?
Each year, hordes of tourists travel to northern Scandinavia to see the Northern Lights. A millennium ago, despite limited records, it's certain the Vikings were equally fascinated by this celestial display.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Mysteries of the völvas: The role of seeresses in Norse mythology and Viking society
These mysterious female seeresses were said to serve as spiritual advisors, healers, and guides. In an era of hypermasculinity, they held important and authoritative power in Viking societies and became the source of artistic inspiration in the Norse sagas.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Did Viking warriors really paint their faces before battle?
Though Hollywood and streaming services would hate us for busting this myth, there is little historical evidence that Vikings painted their faces before bloody battles.1 year ago — Legacy -
Not quite child's play: What was life like for kids in the Viking Age?
It was indeed a "Dark Age" for kids, with little legal protection or security and a world full of lurking danger and disease. Without TikTok, many kids were forced to enter the working world and adulthood at an early age.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Was the Gamla Uppsala temple the largest pre-Christian structure in Scandinavia?
From Sune Lindqvist in 1926 to the discoveries of 2013, archeologists have shaped modern-day thinking about the pagan temple at Uppsala, Sweden, which was destroyed nearly 1,000 years ago.2 years ago — Partner content
