In “Embers of the Hands,” historian Eleanor Barraclough digs deep into the ways that the Vikings loved, traveled and even ...

A Roman fortress, then a Viking stronghold, followed by a Medieval wool-trading center, then an Industrial railway hub, and ...

A Viking celebration at Idaho State University promises a fun time for history buffs, cosplay enthusiasts and the everyday ...

Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as ...

For three turbulent centuries, the glimpse of a square sail and dragon-headed prow on the horizon struck terror into the hearts of medieval Europeans. Indeed, the ...

Mad for the Middle Ages? In ‘Tatler’s January issue, Features Editor Annabel Sampson revealed all about the party theme which ...

The researchers describe the sort of bleak dental picture common to medieval Europe—frequent tooth decay, infections and tooth loss. In the Viking population studied, 49% had one or more ...

Scientists recently set out to determine the purpose of eight slate discs discovered in Ukraine that date back 900 years. The discs are made from pyrophyllite, a mineral known for its malleability.

The sequences below from the NOVA film "The Vikings" offer a fascinating and unprecedented look at Birka, a medieval Viking village that archeologists recently excavated near modern-day Stockholm.

Mysterious medieval stone disks unearthed in Ukraine were likely used by the Vikings as solar compasses to navigate the seas, ...

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