Its cryptic inscriptions could rewrite the early history of runic writing in Scandinavia.

Two major Viking Age museums are the highlight of a visit to Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark and a must-visit on any tour of ...

But the Viking Age (750–1050 CE) brought a twist. The team discovered that by the 8th century, a wave of central European ancestry had swept into Scandinavia. This influx reshaped the genetic ...

A new study suggests that Bronze Age Scandinavians crossed open seas 3,000 years before the Vikings, showing they were ...

The extent of their raids had a resounding genetic impact throughout much of Europe, as researchers found that many people outside of Scandinavia during the Viking Age had a mix of local and ...

A must-visit for Viking Age enthusiasts, the Stavanger region's Norse legacy is celebrated in monuments, museums, and a modern VR experience.

Vikings travelled from Scandinavia to Britain ... The Vikings themselves did not leave a written record during the Viking Age (AD700-1100) but Vikings did use runes. There is writing from the ...

Valdemar’s Day is when proud Danes remember the Danish flag’s rich history and origin on 15 June every year. Penned by the ...

Gerry unboxes and reviews the Kickstarter version of Fjord Serpents: Vikings At War, a Historical naval wargame from Hammer Of The North, which allows you to take on the role of a Viking Jarl and ...