The Viking Age is often remembered for fierce warriors, daring voyages, and legendary heroes, but some of the most fascinating figures come from stories that blend history and legend. Among them ...

An archaeologist believes he found proof of a Viking city that was supposed to be mythical. Does this evidence actually point ...

If these coastal bases did support North Sea raids, it suggests the Viking “shock” of the late eighth century had deeper roots in Roman-era networks, mercenary service, and shipbuilding know-how.

Viking Age stories often involve modern-day Denmark, the fjords of Norway, the British Isles and Iceland, yet one overlooked stronghold of Viking history lay far north of the Arctic Circle. The sagas ...

Despite being synonymous with the Viking Age, Norway currently has no Viking sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This is why that could soon change. This week, Norway’s Directorate for Cultural ...