The Vikings didn’t collapse in one dramatic catastrophe—they slowly phased themselves out. As Scandinavian elites converted to Christianity and centralized monarchies strengthened, the culture that ...

The Viking Age conjures images of fierce warriors, longships cutting through icy waters, and raids that left their mark across Europe. But not all Vikings were the same. The groups from Norway, Sweden ...

If you’ve ever wanted to swap your weekend plans for a little Viking flair — furs, feasts and a few friendly battles — there’s a festival less than an hour from ...

Until now, researchers have mainly focused on identifying who is portrayed on amulets from the Viking Age. Marianne Hem Eriksen wanted to find out how they were used.