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5 small Viking museums you need to visit
Nothing says claustrophobia like sightseeing in Europe in summer. Here are a few places to visit that are off the beaten tourist path but will still tickle your Viking itch.1 year ago — News -
Book review: Vikings in the East – From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin by Martyn Whittock
In his new book, Whittock cleverly traces the roots of today's bloody war in Ukraine back to the early medieval Viking expansions in Eastern Europe.1 year ago — Reviews -
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 -
The Vikings: Who were they, where did they come from, and where did they go?
Do you ever get your Vikings mixed up with your Scandinavians? Your Nordics with your Norse? Fear not, as we delve into who the Vikings were, where they came from, and why this term has a troubled history.1 year ago — History -
The spread of Scandinavian culture across Europe and Asia
The Viking expansion during the early medieval period spread Scandinavian culture across Europe and Asia through peaceful, profitable, and violent means, leaving a lasting mark on the history and culture of many countries.1 year ago — History -
A glimpse at a few of the most exciting Viking digs happening now
2024 has been a bumper year for Viking archeology. Patreon subscriber and The Viking Herald fan Bruce Rose wrote to us wanting to know more about some of the most exciting ongoing digs, particularly in North America. We look at a few of the most interesting Viking sites being excavated today.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 -
6 Viking Age sites granted World Heritage status
The Viking Herald takes a look at half a dozen of the most important historical sites from the Viking era.2 years ago — History -
Hearth and home: Exploring the Viking longhouse
Viking life wasn't all pillage and plunder. Much of the time was spent in the relative comfort of the longhouse, smoky, communal buildings that centered any farmstead.2 years ago — Partner content -
In the spotlight: Birka Viking Museum
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum located in Sweden, where you can learn about one of the greatest trading posts of the Viking Age.2 years ago — News
