What Was the Vikings' Greatest Weapon? (Hint: It's Not an Axe)
When we conjure the image of a Viking warrior, what do we see? For most of us in the United States, the picture is immediate and powerful: a fierce warrior,...
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Tales of Valhalla - Norse Mythology
What Was the Vikings' Greatest Weapon? (Hint: It's Not an Axe)
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When the Vikings Besieged Paris — Twice: A Saga of Plunder and Resistance
The River Seine shimmered under the morning sun, a vital artery flowing through the heart of West Francia. But on two fateful occasions in the 9th century, its waters carried...
Louis Lewis |
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Viking Tattoos and Body Art: Decoding the Ink of the Northmen
The image is powerful and immediate: a fierce Viking warrior, muscles coiled, skin covered in a stunning tapestry of dark, swirling knots and cryptic runes. This vision, popularized in television...
Louis Lewis |
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The Viking History Timeline: A Saga of Fire, Ice, and Transformation
The question seems simple: When was the Viking Age? History books often give us a neat and tidy answer: a span of roughly 300 years, conveniently bookended by two famous...
Louis Lewis |
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Mead and Vikings: The Real Story Behind the Nectar of the Gods
Picture a Viking longhouse, the central hearth blazing, casting dancing shadows on walls adorned with shields. A victorious Jarl rises, his drinking horn held high, the golden liquid within catching...
Louis Lewis |
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Viking Arm Rings / Oath Rings: The Currency of Honor, Wealth, and Power
The image is a powerful one, etched into the sagas and brought to life on our screens: a victorious Viking Jarl, seated in his fire-lit hall, bestowing a heavy, twisted...
Louis Lewis |
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Viking Diet: Why you should eat like the Vikings did!
The image of the Viking warrior is one of raw power, incredible endurance, and a formidable physical presence. We see them in movies and on television, rowing for days, fighting...
Louis Lewis |
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The Viking Gods in Your Calendar: Uncovering the Norse Origins of the Days of the Week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. To most of us in the United States, these are just names on a calendar, markers that get us through the workweek towards the weekend. But...
Louis Lewis |
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Exploring Samhain and the Mysterious Norse Rites of Álfablót
As the air grows crisp and shadows lengthen in late October, a familiar thrill settles across the United States. Jack-o'-lanterns grin from porches, costumes are meticulously planned, and the air...
Louis Lewis |
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The Svingerud Stone: Unveiling the World's Oldest Runestone and Rewriting History
History is not a static, dusty book on a shelf; it's a living, breathing story that is constantly being updated with new discoveries. Every so often, an artifact is unearthed...
Louis Lewis |
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When Did Vikings Invade England? A Saga in Five Acts
The question seems simple: When did Vikings invade England? The common answer points to a single, terrifying date: 793 AD, with the raid on the holy island of Lindisfarne. While...
Louis Lewis |
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When Was the Viking Age? More Than Just Dates, It Was an Era of Transformation
The question seems simple enough: When was the Viking Age? History textbooks and documentaries often give us a neat and tidy answer: a span of roughly 300 years, conveniently bookended...
Louis Lewis |
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The Viking Diet: What Did Vikings Eat to Survive and Conquer?
The image of the Viking warrior is one of raw power, incredible endurance, and a formidable physical presence. We see them in movies and on television, rowing for days on...
Louis Lewis |
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What Did the Vikings Look Like? Separating Historical Fact from Hollywood Fantasy
Close your eyes and picture a Viking. What do you see? For most of us in the United States, a powerful and specific image comes to mind, sculpted by decades...
Louis Lewis |
