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Five tips from the Vikings for surviving the winter blues
How did the Norse get through the darkest, coldest months during the Viking Age?1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Don't drink the water: Why did medieval Swedes prefer beer to H20?
For those who love a drop of that amber nectar, early medieval Sweden must sound like a paradise, a place where beer was not only consumed more but preferred over water.2 years ago — Partner content -
Sankthansaften: The Viking roots of Saint John's Eve celebrations
Whilst it may appear to have just a bona fide Christian origin, the Sankthansaften (St. John's Eve) celebration owes a debt to Viking and pagan cultural traditions.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
What you need to know about Viking cheers and toasts
When they weren't raiding or trading, people from Viking societies liked nothing better than a good feast.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
What are the key Viking summer holidays and traditions?
From solar celebrations of fertility to Christian-inspired feats of archery and wrestling, we look at some of the best Viking summer festivities.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
What are the key Viking spring holidays and traditions?
People in Viking societies, like we moderns, had a rich culture of yearly holidays, festivals, and traditions primarily based on the seasons.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
What are the most important Viking holidays?
The Vikings, like many other pagan cultures, celebrated particular holidays that marked different periods of the year. Prior to the Christianization in the early medieval period, the most important Viking holidays were based on the lunisolar calendar.4 years ago — Culture and religion
