Dozens of medieval finds reported in Scotland’s treasure trove
The government of Scotland has issued its annual Treasure Trove Report today, which lists the archaeological discoveries made between April 2009 and March…
The Social Context of Norse Jarlshof
The Social Context of Norse Jarlshof By Marcie Anne Kimball Master’s Thesis, Louisiana State University, 2003 Abstract: A series of excavations from 1897…
Vikings in Greenland
The Viking era in Greenland began when Gunnbjørn Ulf-Krakuson first saw the island sometime during the early 10th century. Gunnbjørn was blown off course while sailing from Norway to Iceland, an event that would happen to several ships who were trying to cross the North Atlantic.
Medieval Vikings
Medieval Vikings refer to the peoples of Scandinavia who made a significant impact on Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries – through…
On the trail of Vikings with polarized skylight: experimental study of the atmospheric optical prerequisites allowing polarimetric navigation by Viking seafarers
On the trail of Vikings with polarized skylight: experimental study of the atmospheric optical prerequisites allowing polarimetric navigation by Viking seafarers By Gábor…
A Neglected Viking Burial with Beads from Kilmainham, Dublin, Discovered in 1847
A Neglected Viking Burial with Beads from Kilmainham, Dublin, Discovered in 1847 BRIGGS, C. S. Medieval Archaeology, Vol.29 (1985) Abstract The discovery of a…
Monastic lands and England’s defence in the Viking Age
Monastic lands and England’s defence in the Viking Age By Robin Fleming English Historical Review, No.395 (1985) Introduction: Only a handful of narrative…
Viking atrocity and Skaldic verse: The Rite of the Blood-Eagle
They are committed to career advancement, territorial aggrandizement, and the latest technology; they trade, they farm, and they sculpt stone — whenever they are not carving up conquered enemies according to the Odinic rite of the blood-eagle.
The Vikings in the East : a Survey of Settlement, Trade and Military Activity c.700 – 1100
The Vikings in the East : a Survey of Settlement, Trade and Military Activity c.700 – 1100 By D.A.F. Adams PhD Dissertation, University…
Norse Drinking Traditions
Unfortunately, while there are many passing references in Old Norse literature and occasional bits of evidence in the archaeological record, there is far from a complete picture of Viking Age brewing, vintning, and drinking customs.
Account of the Viking Siege of Paris offers new insights into the early Middle Ages
By Peter Konieczny and Sandra Sadowski The chance to work on an amazing and unique story was the reason behind Nirmal Dass producing…
Vikings of Thule – Medieval MMORPG
Like Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPG)? Like the Middle Ages? On Facebook? If you said yes to all three, an online game…
Forging Ninth and Tenth Century Western Europe: A Comparative Study of the Viking and Hungarian Activities
The main purpose of this comparison is to see the roots of the Viking and Hungarian ascendancy and to find out to what extent this success can be explained by the tactics, weapons and the social background of the invaders.
Egil’s Bones
Egil’s Bones Byock, Jesse L. SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN,Vol. 272, January (1995) Abstract An Icelandic saga tells of a Viking who had unusual, menacing features, including…
Northern Lights on the Battle of Hastings
In the following I shall discuss the historical background for the Battle of Hastings as it emerges from Old Norse, English, Norman, and Anglo-Norman sources, and attempt to shed some light on these questions.
Pre – and protohistoric bread in Sweden : a definition and a review
Pre – and protohistoric bread in Sweden : a definition and a review By Ann-Marie Hansson Civilisations, Vol.49 (2002) Abstract: This article presents…
Viking and medieval amulets in Scandinavia
Viking and medieval amulets in Scandinavia By Signe Horn Fuglesang Fornvännen, Vol. 84 (1989) Abstract: Identification of Viking period and medieval amulets entails…
Viking Ireland—Afterthoughts
Viking Ireland—Afterthoughts By Donnchadh Ó Corráin Ireland and Scandinavia in the early Viking age, edited by H. B. Clarke, Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and Raghnall…
Viking and Medieval Settlement in the Faroes: People, Place and Environment
Viking and Medieval Settlement in the Faroes: People, Place and Environment By Símun V. Arge , Guðrún Sveinbjarnardóttir , Kevin J. Edwards and…
On the Trail of Viking Women
Which areas of England saw the greatest Scandinavian settlement? How many settlers were there? How Scandinavian were new ‘colonial’ communities? Were all the settlers men?
THE VIKINGS IN BRITTANY
THE VIKINGS IN BRITTANY Price, Neil S. (University College London) The Viking Society for Northern Research, Vol. 22 (1989) Abstract When a selection…
Codfish and Kings, Seals and Subsistence: Norse Marine Resource Use in the North Atlantic
Codfish and Kings, Seals and Subsistence: Norse Marine Resource Use in the North Atlantic By Sophia Perdikaris and Thomas H. McGovern Human Impacts…
From Dál Riata to the Gall-Ghàidheil
From Dál Riata to the Gall-Ghàidheil By Andrew Jennings and Arne Kruse Viking and Medieval Scandinavia, Vol. 5 (2009) Introduction: The distinctive pattern…
Culture and Gender In the Danelaw: Scandinavian and Anglo-Scandinavian Brooches
Culture and Gender In the Danelaw: Scandinavian and Anglo-Scandinavian Brooches By Jane F. Kershaw Viking and Medieval Scandinavia, Vol. 5 (2009) Abstract: Recent metal-detecting…
Interpreting the Viking Age to Medieval Period Transition in Norse Orkney through Cultural Soil and Sediment Analyses
Interpreting the Viking Age to Medieval Period Transition in Norse Orkney through Cultural Soil and Sediment Analyses By Ian A. Simpson, James H.…