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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 -
Harbor sites of the Viking world: Kaupang, Paviken, and beyond
Behind every Viking raid, trade expedition, or settlement voyage lay a plethora of harbors that made these seaward journeys possible. We look at some of the best examples of these bustling hubs that were the economic backbone of the Viking world.8 months ago — History -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Kaupang: Norway's first Viking marketplace
Believed to be Norway's first market town, Kaupang served as a hub for trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the Viking Age (c. 750 – 1100), making it one of the most important urban settlements in the Viking homelands of Scandinavia.2 years ago — Trade -
The rise and fall of Birka: Sweden's premier Viking settlement
Since 1993, an island riddled with birches in the middle of Lake Mälaren, 30 kilometers (20 miles) west of Sweden's capital, Stockholm, has been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.2 years ago — History -
In the spotlight: Viking Museum Haithabu, Germany
Here's an introduction to the Viking Museum Haithabu in Germany, where you can learn all about the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hedeby.2 years ago — News -
The importance of Viking trading towns: What we know
Although they have a somewhat unfair reputation as marauding barbarians, the Vikings were also responsible for reestablishing pan-European trade networks and routes that had not been used for centuries.5 years ago — Trade
