In 793 AD, Viking raiders stormed the monastery at Lindisfarne—an event that sent shockwaves through medieval Europe. In this ...

The Viking Age was a period in medieval history, between roughly the late 8th and 11th centuries, when the Vikings—a Scandinavian seafaring people—raided, ...

An exhibition showcasing a collection of rare objects from the Viking Age has opened in York. Viking North, at the Yorkshire Museum, tells the story of the arrival of the Vikings in the North of ...

Pendant showing the only known Viking-Age depiction of a pregnant body. O. Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM. The study was led by Marianne Hem Eriksen, Associate Professor of Archaeology at ...

A new study shows that pregnancies during the Viking Age were far from a private matter, closely tied to conflict, social status, and the harsh realities of life and death.

Denmark is rich in Viking Age history, with many sites that offer insights into this fascinating period. Here's how you can make the most of a trip to Viking Denmark.

The Viking Age Scandinavians were famous for their tattoos, which were described in a 10th-century travelogue written by the Arab diplomat Aḥmad ibn Faḍlān. But until now, ...

Viking Age woman was buried with her dog in an elaborate 'boat grave,' excavations reveal ; Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail; ...

In a village in central Denmark, archeologists made a landmark discovery that could hold important clues to the Viking era: a burial ground, containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved ...

Item 1 of 5 Archaeologists excavate skeletons in a pit at the Viking-age burial site in the village of Aasum, Denmark, September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Little ...