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Truso: The Baltic trading town on the edge of the Viking world
Situated on a delta of the river Vistula, Truso was a Viking Age trading town that capitalized on its strategic location between east and west and served as a gateway to the Viking heartland of Scandinavia.5 months ago — History -
Navigating wealth: Viking ships as engines of trade
More than mere vessels of war, these sleek ships were the unsung heroes underpinning much of the trade in early medieval Europe.1 year ago — Trade -
Tracing the impact of Viking trade and warfare on European horse breeds
Through their significant trade network that linked Europe and West Asia, from the Baltic to the Black Sea to Baghdad, people from Viking societies facilitated the exchanges of various horse breeds between these regions.2 years ago — Trade -
How a Viking named Rurik founded the Kievan Rus and shaped history
The foundation of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine can all be traced back to one semi-historical figure, a Viking chieftain invited to reign in Eastern Europe during the early medieval ages. This is the story of Rurik, a figure shrouded in the mist of early Slavic history.2 years ago — History -
The Viking history of the Baltic region
The Baltic region, especially comprising the three modern nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, has a long and proud Viking history. Whilst nearby Scandinavia gets all the credit as the birthplace of the Vikings, the Baltic region and its surrounds were a Viking "backyard."2 years ago — History -
Book review: River Kings - A New History of Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads
The book "River Kings" by acclaimed Norwegian bioarcheologist, historian, author, and co-host of the wildly popular "Gone Medieval" podcast, Dr. Cat Jarman, is a page-turner.3 years ago — Reviews
