Explore the world of the Vikings, filled with legendary rulers, daring journeys, epic battles, and fascinating archaeological discoveries. Learn about their traditions, mysterious artifacts, powerful symbols, and how Norse mythology shaped their lives.
Here, you can find everything you want to know about Viking history and the fascinating stories of Norse mythology.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – School children in Sweden have accomplished what adults failed to do. A group of fifth-grade students deciphered runes that were previously impossible to read. The information we now gain from these mysterious runes can contribute
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Modern people enjoy chess as much as our ancestors did. It is an ancient game that originated in the Islamic world. During the Middle Ages, its popularity spread across Europe. Playing chess was not only
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Nastrond (Náströnd) is the ‘strand of corpses.’ It is the most terrible part of Niflheim, ruled by the god Loki’s terrible daughter, Hel. The grisly Nastrond shore in Hel’s kingdom, located beneath
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Vali was the god of eternal light and the youngest son of the god Odin. His mother was the earth goddess Rindr (Rinda), a beautiful mortal woman who later became a goddess. Vali –
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The concept of life after death is often mentioned in Norse mythology, and there are several stories about the journeys of the dead and souls in Norse Sagas. The afterlife is interesting because it reflects some
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Brokkr and Eitri were Norse dwarves who fashioned magical artifacts for the gods, making them powerful and invincible. In Norse mythology, many stories tell of how gods relied on magical weapons and other curious objects
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Two full-sized Viking burial ships have been discovered in the Swedish municipality of Uppsala, located in the central part of the country. According to medieval writer Adam of Bremen, Uppsala was the main pagan center
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A new study conducted by Marianne Moen of the University of Oslo shows that gender roles during Viking times were not nearly as differentiated as we might think. Researcher examined the contents of 218 Viking
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), scientists have discovered an unusual ship-shaped anomaly in Norway. They have reason to think this is a rare Viking burial. Ancient Viking funeral traditions and rituals were very complex. Viking burials were
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, we often encounter Odin sitting on his high seat, Hlidskjalf, a position that allows him to see into all realms. Odin had two loyal wolves at his feet, Geri (‘greedy’) and Freki (‘ravenous’).
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Vikings invaded England in the 9th and 10th centuries. They plundered, raped and burned towns to the ground. Or at least, this is the story we know from school and popular culture. Nevertheless, the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Vidar (in Old Norse: Vidarr – “wide ruler”) was famous for his silence. The god Víðarr stands in the jaws of Fenrir and swings his sword. The list of illustrations in the book’s
