Vikings

The valknut consists of three interlocking triangles. It appears on a number of artefacts from the ancient Germanic peoples' archaeological…

The Vikings had many things in common, but their longing for a better life held them together – they were…

The Viking swords bearing the name “Ulfberht” were made of such pure metal that it has puzzled archaeologists.

The life of Icelanders turned into a real nightmare after the enormous Laki volcano woke up in the late 18th…

The Gokstad ship is about a Viking ship found in one of the mounds in the 19th century. But what…

Sweyn, known as Forkbeard due to his long, cleft beard, was the son of Harald Bluetooth, king of Denmark and…

Historians have argued about what could have caused the disappearance of Vikings from Greenland. Recently, researchers finally found the answer.

Among the vast majority of “cowards,” there are individuals who have spit on their fears, so much so that they…

Legends glorify the strength, courage, and fearlessness of the Vikings. But was it really like this? And if not, whom…

Columbus’s role in American history is indeed great. For a long time, they have been trying to cross out with…

How did they navigate the sea without a compass? However, the Vikings perfectly navigated the sea without the usual magnetic…

Exactly 1,000 years ago, in 1021, Vikings from Greenland were already the first Europeans present in North America, long before…