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The Baltic peoples encountered by the Vikings
The Baltic Sea became a key Norse waterway in the early medieval period. This period saw cultural contact and varied interactions between people from Norse societies and the Baltic peoples living in the region.1 month ago — History -
The Viking world in the year 1000: From the shores of Canada to the Caspian Sea
At the dawn of the year 1000, Viking societies were to be found from the shores of Canada to the Caspian Sea. We analyze this high-water mark of Viking control, characterized by plunder, power, and profit.8 months ago — History -
Why did the Vikings fail to create a lasting empire?
How did people from Viking societies not carve out an empire of their own following their early medieval outward expansion?10 months ago — History -
5 surprising places the Vikings reached
Despite their historical reputation as producing some of the most ravenous warriors of the early medieval period, people from Viking societies were also skilled explorers. They traversed much of the Northern Hemisphere, from the shores of modern-day Canada to the eastern edge of the Caspian Sea.1 year ago — History -
5 Viking raids that shaped European history
The Viking world did not expand in silence. It announced itself through fire, blood, and sails on the horizon.1 year ago — Warfare -
5 key Viking settlements outside Scandinavia
From Dublin to Novgorod, Viking settlements played a key role in shaping the early medieval world.1 year ago — History -
Why didn't the Vikings colonize North Africa?
Vikings were said to have raided parts of North Africa during the early medieval period and even enslaved some poor, unfortunate locals. Why was their presence around the southern shores of the Mediterranean little more than fleeting?1 year ago — History -
The global appeal of Viking heritage in soft power politics
From the heights of shaping European events to being but mere – regional players, Scandinavian societies have – it would seem – taken a tumble down the tree of power over the past millennium or so.1 year ago — Legacy -
New study indicates 6th-century population decline could have helped instigate Viking Age prosperity
University of Oslo researchers provide new understanding through in-depth analysis of burial sites.1 year ago — News -
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
