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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 -
The Irish Sea as a Viking corridor
Whilst the Baltic Sea was little more than a Viking pond during the early medieval period, across the waters the Irish Sea proved to be a valuable maritime corridor for profit and power.8 months ago — History -
Enticing clues in the hunt for legendary Jomsborg fortress in Wolin, Poland
Archeologists are searching for evidence of an ancient Slavic-Scandinavian settlement on the Baltic island.10 months ago — News -
Viking seafaring in the 21st century: Greer Jarrett's experimental voyages
British-born archeologist Greer Jarrett has sailed thousands of miles in clinker-built boats as he strives to understand the true path of Viking Age seafarers. In this in-depth interview, he shares his discoveries with The Viking Herald.1 year ago — News -
The ordinary Viking sailor: Skills, risks, and pay
People from Viking societies are rightly championed as some of the most impressive and skilled seafarers ever to have taken to the high seas. Whilst Viking warriors leaping off longships may get all the historical spotlight, the majority aboard were skilled sailors first and foremost.1 year ago — History -
A brief look at the Viking history of Gotland
Nowadays, the only hordes visiting the Baltic island of Gotland are of the tourist variety. Yet this balmy isle houses an impressive Viking history that saw it as a focal point of trade, traffic, and treasure during the early medieval period.1 year ago — History -
Visiting Poland through 5 Viking sites
Planning a visit to Rzeczpospolita Polska this year? There is no better way to experience Poland than through its rich Viking history.1 year ago — News -
The Northern Passage: Did the Vikings sail the Barents Sea?
Renowned for their exploratory and maritime skills, what do we know about people from Viking societies who sailed in the frozen waters of the Barents Sea?1 year ago — History -
"I expect spectacular discoveries": New Polish–Danish project to investigate origins of Wolin and Jomsborg
The international team is planning the first-ever large-scale archeological investigation of the historic site.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
