The newly uncovered Viking-era grave in central Norway is forcing archaeologists to rethink what they thought they knew about ...

Weddings are one of the oldest time-honored traditions. Even though such a celebration is a common part of our modern lives, ancient cultures also acknowledged and gathered for the joining of two ...

The newly uncovered Viking-age grave in coastal Norway has stunned archaeologists, not because of its weapons or treasure, ...

Yule logs can mean different things for different people. For some, yule logs mean warm, crackling fireplaces. For others, they bring to mind sweet, chocolate cakes. Either way, the Christmas icon in ...

Researchers employed cutting-edge techniques including microwear analysis and Reflective Transformation Imaging to examine figurines housed at the Swedish History Museum, reports Archaeology Magazine.

Smith, an organizer of the paganist organization Heathens United Against Racism, explains Norse mythology, symbols, and rituals, as well as how to practice Norse paganism, in his diligent, friendly ...

Powerful male Vikings living in Iceland about 1,000 years ago were buried with their powerful male horses, which were sacrificed either through beheading or a blow to the forehead, scientists have ...

The annual Viking-inspired fire festival of Up Helly Aa, described by organizers as “a northern Mardi Gras,” was held in the town of Lerwick in Scotland’s Shetland Islands on Tuesday, January 30. The ...

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The oldest known inscription mentioning the Norse god Odin has been found on a gold pendant in Denmark from the fifth century A.D. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...