Viking life

Embark on a culinary journey through time and explore the flavors and dishes of the Viking Age. These authentic Viking recipes will give you a taste of the foods that nourished the legendary Norse warriors. From hearty stews to rustic bread, these dishes provide a glimpse into the Viking's daily life...

VIKING LAWS 1. BE BRAVE AND AGGRESSIVE Be direct Grab all opportunities Use varying methods of attack Be versatile and agile Attack on target at a time Don't plan everything in detail Use top quality weapons 2. BE PREPARED Keep weapons in good condition Keep in shape Find good battle comrades Agree on important points Choose one chief 3. BE A GOOD MERCHANT Find out what the market needs Do not promise what you can't keep Do not demand overpayment Arrange things so that you can return 4. KEEP…

The Vikings are well-known for fighting and exploring, yet religion and ritual practices were a big part of their culture and everyday life. Their religious beliefs included many different gods and goddesses, so much so that it is considered a "non-doctrinal community religion." This means that their beliefs and rituals varied among people. Although they

The image of the Viking warrior has been etched into our collective consciousness: fierce, stoic, and larger than life. These seafaring Norsemen from the Scandinavian region…

Inside the Viking household: portals to the dead, magical artefacts and ‘slaves’. The Vikings are more popular than ever. TV shows such as Last Kingdom and Vikings have added dramatic license to particular historical accounts, while

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Seeing as historians can barely agree on a definition of what it means to be Germanic, it's no surprise everyone else struggles to define it as well.

Vikings in popular culture are often viewed as the brutes of the Dark Ages, robbing, raping and pillaging people and goods. However, an analysis of their personal lives shows a much different side. Family life was important to Norse men, and every proper, upstanding Viking aimed to marry and have…

1. Vikings served as the personal bodyguards of the Byzantine Emperor, known as the Varangians—Men of Oath. They were highly trusted and renowned for their loyalty.