There's so many stories from the Viking Age, but how many are true? Browse these Viking facts to learn something new about some of Scandinavian history's most famous people. Modern TV shows have shot the
The Viking trading town of Hedeby (Old Norse: Heiðabýr) flourished between the 8th and 11th century and was an… by norsefury
The ordinary nature of how the Vikings lived day-to-day may surprise you. From working the farms to entertaining themselves with competitive sports, the Vikings lived largely normal lives by today's standards.
Photos meant to illustrate what Viking age graves might have looked like. Pictures were originally taken to show the personal clothes, tools and utensils of these re-enactors about to go to a re-enactment event. https://t.co/hCr2asZiWx © 2017 Andrimners Hemtagare
Check out this blog post to find out more about the Viking longships. Thanks to these great longships, the Vikings managed to raid and pillage through Europe.
No sword is quite like Viking swords. During the period between 800-1200 AD, large numbers of Scandinavians began leaving the lands of their birth in
The sagas of the northmen make the perfect subject for games. We take a look at historic games played by the Vikings, along with modern video games inspired by the era. When they weren’t swashbuckling
The understood role of North Atlantic Viking women is often domestic, placing them second to men. However, new studies reveal these assumptions were made with present-day bias and that women were i…
Guide to famous female Viking warriors, famous Viking queens, and famous female Vikings throughout history.
Great looking, comfortable Viking Age tunic made from dense, durable wool. It comes with historically accurate gores on the sides and fitted sleeves as seen in the finds from Hedeby harbor. As an outer garment, it will keep you warm on cold or windy days. Based on historical sources Color: Red Historically accurate gores on the sides Fitted sleeves Material: 100% felted tabby weave wool (350 gsm) Handwash only Sizes: S - 3XL Accessories not included All accessories available in the Grimfrost webshop. Machine sewn. The stitching can be easily hidden with woven bands along the neckline, hem and sleeves for a handsewn appearance. MOTHER EARTH The tunic is made from recycled wool that is a great ECO-friendly option! Aided by modern-day quality controls and meticulous sorting before shredding and weaving, it saves on the energy and water needed to produce non-recycled wool. The process also eliminates the use of chemicals.
This blog post is going to discuss 20 Incredibly Awesome Viking Facts that will blow our minds.
I have tryed to gather pictures enough to give an idea of how viking age people dressed and equiped themselves. Note “viking age” (since the term is used)”Viking” is a prof…
Discover the history of the Viking Age. From Norway, Scandinavia, and beyond, this is the story of the travelling Norsemen. Over the course of around 250 years, seafaring Norsemen left their homes to pursue riches
Ragnar Lodbrok: The Real History The year 2013 marks the beginning of the cinematographic reign of heroes of a new genre. Indeed, March 2013 marks the beginning of the broadcasting of a new series in the United States: Vikings. Five years after its launch, the series, now cult, is in its fifth season. To try to understand the dazzling and unanimous success of this American series, it may be interesting to look at the true history of this Scandinavian people and more particularly at one of their legendary kings: Ragnar Lodbrok. Who is Ragnar Lothbrok? Ragnar Lodbrok is what is known as a Jarl, i. e. a Danish count or duke, who lived between 750 and 850 AD. Even today, it is still impossible to determine precisely the year of his birth and death, which makes him a semi-legendary character. Is Ragnar Lothbrok real? According to some historians, Ragnar would in fact be the grouping of several historical figures and that he would therefore be a kind of Viking
There's so many stories from the Viking Age, but how many are true? Browse these Viking facts to learn something new about some of Scandinavian history's most famous people. Modern TV shows have shot the
Was there such a thing as Viking fashion? We piece together clues from the sagas with archaeological evidence to bring you this guide to Viking clothing. Have you ever wondered what type the clothes the
There's a great deal we know about the era of the vikings. It was an age of exploration, trade, and expansion. But what prompted its beginnings? If you ask 100 people when the Viking age
