Two horned helmets widely attributed to the Vikings have just been dated to 900 B.C. — some 2,000 years before the Vikings ...

In 793 AD, Viking raiders stormed the monastery at Lindisfarne—an event that sent shockwaves through medieval Europe. In this ...

The Viking Age didn’t end with a bang, but with a slow unraveling of power, culture, and expansion. In this video, we explore the key reasons behind the collapse of Viking dominance including the rise ...

An exhibition showcasing a collection of rare objects from the Viking Age has opened in York. Viking North, at the Yorkshire ...

The Vikings’ stay on the island was apparently brief, just long enough for a few stowaway rodents to take some shore leave that ended up being permanent. Similar research since has found what may be ...

When Vikings sailed the North Sea in the 10th century, they recorded their exploits in runes, but that ancient alphabet is ...

Archaeologists in Denmark recently uncovered 30 Viking graves—a remarkable find on its own. The bigger surprise? The graves ...

"Vikings: Beyond the Legend,'' a massive, two-gallery exhibit now in place until March 3 at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, shows the softer side of Vikings, showcasing their skills 2,000 years ...

While there have been no Viking ship excavations as in Norway or any runestones found as in Sweden, Iceland still has plenty to draw those with an interest in the Viking Age.