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These Scottish islands celebrate midsummer like nowhere else—here's how to visitMay 03, 2026 – A special magic flows through the Scottish archipelago come summer — visit in June for coastal hikes, boat-fresh seafood and flaming twilight skies.
What you don’t know about the VikingsMarch 04, 2026 – Yes, they were brutal. They also had women leaders, coveted luxury, and encountered more than 50 cultures from Afghanistan to Canada.
The Vikings who vanishedFebruary 03, 2026 – New archaeological clues are shedding light on the fate of isolated Norse colonies in Greenland that disappeared during the Middle Ages.
The Book of Kells might not be Irish after allDecember 19, 2025 – The text is a mysterious medieval marvel. A new book claims to know its true origin.
Inside the elaborate world of Viking funeralsNovember 14, 2025 – The great Norse warriors not only believed in the afterlife, but saw it as their duty to help the deceased get there, with complex ceremonies such as burying their dead in ships.
Experience Greenland’s Inuit and Viking sheep farms on this stunning trailJuly 09, 2025 – Most visitors only get a fleeting glimpse of the country. With more time, travelers can hike past cobalt fjords, verdant pastures, and well-preserved Viking ruins.
Who was the first king of England?July 29, 2025 – Scholars say Aethelstan was likely the first king of England. But the story of his rise to power is complex.
Facts vs. fiction: How the real Vikings compared to the brutal warriors of loreDecember 27, 2022 – DNA testing and archeological finds are offering new insights into the real lives of the Vikings.
'100-year find’: Enormous Viking ship holds surprising clues on burial ritualsMarch 15, 2023 – The 1,200-year-old vessel, discovered in a Norwegian potato field, is revealing an extraordinary picture of how ancient Scandinavian warlords were sent into the afterlife.
These are some of the world’s most spectacular Viking artifactsMay 30, 2022 – Much of what we know about Vikings and their thousand year-old way of life rests on the physical clues left behind – and the odd fanciful embellishment.
'Denmark’s salvation'? Runestones hint at Viking queen's powerOctober 10, 2023 – Researchers say a new analysis of Denmark’s Jelling Stones suggest a 10th-century woman named Thyra may have been a key political player.
An intact Viking ship burial held riches—and a surprising mysteryMay 17, 2022 – When a massive longship was unearthed in Norway more than 100 years ago, its occupants were expected to be powerful men. Instead, the richest grave site of Viking Age belonged to two women, whose identities remain unknown.
After pillaging France and Spain, Viking raiders set their sights on RomeDecember 09, 2021 – Commanded by the fearsome Bjorn Ironside and Hastein, Viking longships headed to the Mediterranean in the 850s. Their mission? To capture the riches of Rome.
Ancient solar storm pinpoints Viking settlement in Americas exactly 1,000 years agoOctober 20, 2021 – An analysis of wood from L’Anse aux Meadows zeroes in on a cosmic event to reveal that the European seafarers were felling trees in Newfoundland in A.D. 1021.
Who were the Vikings?June 13, 2019 – Notorious for their violent raids, the Vikings influenced everything from language to tax systems throughout much of the world.
Here’s what makes the North Sea so treacherousJune 20, 2025 – Videos of the North Sea’s large, eye-popping waves often go viral on TikTok—but people have been navigating these stormy waters for millennia.
