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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 -
5 Viking queens who shaped history
From the mother of the Danish nation to a bridge between Norman, Viking, and English rule, through a Viking Boudica, to a Kievan girl who married the last Viking, and a queen so ruthless she dabbled in the dark arts, these five Viking queens shaped history.1 year ago — History -
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 -
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 -
Viking runestones and the valuable lessons they teach us
Runestones serve as intriguing historical artifacts that offer insights into various aspects of Viking daily life, culture, and belief, from which we can glean several life lessons.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
A selection of authentic Old Norse names reflecting Viking heritage
Recent years have seen the Vikings surge to new popular heights, thanks in part to Hollywood films and Netflix shows. This has spurred the growing trend of people tracing their roots to try and establish if they had any Viking ancestry.2 years ago — Legacy -
New research unveils the mastermind behind Denmark's iconic Jelling runestone
Who carved the Jelling runestone? Thanks to 3D technology, a team of researchers led by Lisbeth Imer of the National Museum of Denmark has managed to identify the runemaster, changing our perception of the status of a legendary Viking Queen.2 years ago — News
