Scandinavia did not vanish after the Viking Age. Denmark, Norway, and Sweden stayed influential through crusades, trade, dynastic unions, and Baltic expansion.
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Why Was a Viking Woman Buried With Shells on Her Mouth?
A Viking Age woman was buried with scallop shells on her mouth. What could it mean? Three grounded what-if scenarios, from pilgrimage to fear of the dead.
This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His Dog
ICELAND – archaeologists working at Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland uncovered a massive burial site earlier … This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His DogRead more
Vikings and Their Cats
The more we learn about the Vikings, the more we realize that they weren’t exactly the … Vikings and Their CatsRead more
6 Facts About Vikings Your History Teacher Didn’t Tell You
We know a lot about Vikings thanks to the number of elaborate burials and historical texts … 6 Facts About Vikings Your History Teacher Didn’t Tell YouRead more