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Viking women in law: Property, marriage, divorce, and power
A common historical stereotype is that women in Viking societies enjoyed a far greater amount of autonomy and independence than their contemporaries in other early medieval societies. This article looks at whether this stereotype carries any historical weight.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
Were women part of Viking trading voyages?
It is only in recent years that there has been a widespread reinterpretation of women's roles in Viking trading voyages.11 months ago — Trade -
Navigating our Viking ship in troubled waters: Reflecting on The Viking Herald's journey
A moment of reflection on how far you, dear reader, have helped us on this journey that helps bring Viking history to life through independent writing and global connections with a deeply human touch.1 year ago — News -
AI character stars in new Viking exhibition at Orkney Museum
The UK's first-ever AI-powered Viking character has been developed by an experienced team of historians, archeologists, and tech experts.1 year ago — News -
"Húsfreyja": The power of women and the Viking housewife
New paper suggests role of women in Viking Age society is complex and multifaceted.1 year ago — News -
The saga of a Viking Age skeleton, a history article and a whole bunch of keyboard warriors
A recent National Geographic article shows how even the Viking Age has become the latest battlefield for keyboard warriors to sling mud in the ongoing culture wars.1 year ago — Legacy -
5 Viking queens who shaped history
From the mother of the Danish nation to a bridge between Norman, Viking, and English rule, through a Viking Boudica, to a Kievan girl who married the last Viking, and a queen so ruthless she dabbled in the dark arts, these five Viking queens shaped history.1 year ago — History -
Women, wealth, and trade: Exploring Viking graves at Skumsnes, Norway
A symbolic key, a vulva stone, and a unique coin found at a Viking Age burial ground in Norway.1 year ago — News -
Groundbreaking Viking opera now available for viewing
The Viking opera Freydís and Gudrid has been released on Amazon Prime.2 years ago — News -
The saga of Aslaug Sigurdsdottir: Wife of Ragnar, mother of legends
Whilst her husband, the famous semi-legendary Viking hero Ragnar Lothbrok, may be more well-known, Aslaug Sigurdsdottir has a life story worthy of any heroic saga. We look at the scion of a legendary family whose life and deeds are the stuff of legend and lore.2 years ago — History
