Viking history

Viking History Timeline (789 – 1066) Erik the Red (950 – 1003 AD) was a Norwegian Viking and the first person to discover Greenland.

Bold, courageous, and feared throughout the lands, Halfdan Ragnarsson stands as a legendary figure in Viking history.

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Nowadays, the Faroe Islands are a popular tourist destination with a degree of self-government within the Kingdom of Denmark. However, long before the tourists arrived, the origins of human settlement on the islands can, if we believe the sagas, be attributed to a single man: Grímur Kamban.

In September, researchers published the largest ever genetic study of Vikings. These warriors may be more diverse than originally thought.

What would today’s celebrations look like if Vikings had birthdays? Probably a lot like the traditional Viking birthday celebrations we know and love! In this blog post, we’ll explore the history and…

Dive into the saga of Ragnar Lothbrok’s children. Unfold their legendary tales, their brave deeds, defining the legacy of their Viking father.

Lindisfarne wasn’t the start of the Viking Age

The Key Role Vikings Played in the History of Ireland The image of bloodthirsty Vikings, raiding and pillaging vulnerable coastal monasteries, is a familiar one in British history.