Viking History
Faroe Islands Runestone: A Rare New Viking-Era Find
A rare medieval runestone was just found under a Faroe Islands chapel floor — here's what 'Her hvílur…' ('Here lies') might mean.
Did Vikings Really Wear Horned Helmets?
Did Vikings wear horned helmets? No — see the real Viking-Age helmet, where the myth began, and shop Viking-inspired steel.
The Lost Papal Letter Behind the 1066 Norman Conquest
A lost letter from Pope Alexander II recasts 1066 as holy war on 'followers of Satan' - and ties back to Harold's victory at Stamford Bridge.
Grønhaug: The Viking Ship Burial Hiding a Bronze Age Grave
Archaeologists reopened Norway's Grønhaug ship burial for the first time since 1902 — and found a Bronze Age grave hiding beneath it.
Vista Viking Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & the Year of Loki
The Vista Viking Festival turns 24 on September 19-20, 2026, with this year's theme: Loki. Tickets, parking, and the real myth behind the trickster god.
The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur): Meaning & History
The helm of awe (ægishjálmur): what Fáfnir's boast really meant, and why the 8-armed stave is 17th-century Icelandic, not Viking.
The Battle of Maldon: When Vikings Beat the English
The Battle of Maldon, 991 AD: how a Viking fleet crushed Byrhtnoth's army and gave us English literature's greatest last stand.
Largs Viking Festival 2026: Dates, History, and What to Expect
Largs Viking Festival returns 29 August - 6 September 2026, on the coast where Vikings fought their last mainland battle. History, lineup, what to wear.
The Oseberg Serpent Head: Viking Art on Final Display
The original Oseberg ship serpent head is on public view for the first time ever, but only through August 21, 2026. Here's what to know.
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.