The Viking Age conjures images of fierce warriors, longships cutting through icy waters, and raids that left their mark across Europe. But not all Vikings were the same. The groups from Norway, Sweden ...

TVÅÅKER, SWEDEN—A Viking Age cemetery that contained more than 100 graves and several boat-shaped mounds known as stone ships has been found in southwestern Sweden by researchers led by Petra Nordin ...

Archaeologists found some unique silver treasures at a Viking Age site in Sweden, then cleaned and restored the artifacts, photos show. Photo from Arkeologerna, SHM Sifting through the stony soil of ...

New research has revealed the horrors of the Viking age, as the study of skulls showed evidence of devastating disease and infections. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden used ...

A person visited a wetland in Öland and found a 1,000-year-old iron armband, officials said. Photos show the highly decorated Viking jewelry. Google Street View ...

The Skjaldborg did not arrive in Stromsburg via longships, but rather by vehicles that transported them from Omaha. Young boys were immediately drawn to the Vikings even as the men were donning their ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Viking life wasn’t just tough, it was often chronically painful ...