Viking History
Woodstown: Ireland’s Largest Viking Settlement Unearthed
Woodstown near Waterford may be Ireland's largest Viking settlement. See what archaeologists found in 2026 — silver, swords and a warrior's grave.
Erik Bloodaxe: The Real King Behind Prime Video’s Bloodaxe
Erik Bloodaxe is the star of Prime Video's new Viking saga. Meet the real 10th-century king, his queen Gunnhild, and the true history behind the show.
Who Is Laufey in Norse Mythology? The Myth Behind God of War
Laufey is Loki's mother in Norse mythology — and now the star of God of War: Laufey. The real myth behind Faye, and why Marvel got it backwards.
Olsok: Why Norway Remembers Its Last Viking King on July 29
Olsok, July 29, marks the fall of St Olaf at Stiklestad in 1030 — the battle that ended the Viking Age. Discover the story behind Norway's day of memory.
Herlaugshaugen: Norway’s Oldest Ship Burial Predates Vikings
A ship over 65 ft long lay under Norway's Herlaugshaugen mound since AD 700 - a century before the Viking Age. Here's what the discovery rewrites.
Viking Gold Hoard: Six Arm Rings of Denmark’s Elite Found
Six solid gold Viking arm rings weighing 762 g were found near Rold, Denmark — the third-largest Viking gold hoard ever. Who buried it, and why?
Viking Textile Factory Unearthed Near Aarhus, Denmark
Archaeologists uncovered a 1,000-year-old Viking textile production site near Aarhus — 82 workshops that clothed the North. Here's what they found.
Viking Coin Hoard in Norway: The Largest Ever Found
Metal detectorists near Rena, Norway uncovered 3,000+ Viking Age silver coins — likely the largest Viking coin hoard in history. What the find reveals.
The Viking Row: Norse History Behind Norway’s Viral Chant
What is the Viking Row? The Norse rowing history behind Norway's viral World Cup chant — who created it, why it spread, and how to do it yourself.