MessageToEagle.com – An important 1,000-year-old Viking rune stone made by Fot runemaster has been discovered in Sweden. The rune stone has been missing for two centuries and was finally
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Erik Haraldsson (885 – 954), nicknamed Eric Bloodaxe, was a 10th-century Norwegian ruler. He is thought to have had short-lived terms as King
MessageToEagle.com – Congratulations to the courageous Draken Harald Hårfagre crew! It’s been a long and hard journey, but the crew of Draken Harald Hårfagre has made it! The world’s
MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists excavating at Silkeborg, Denmark have unearthed 3,000-year-oled Viking graves, pit houses and ancient artifacts. Pit-houses were in most cases used as workshops and residential homes during
MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists excavating in Sweden made an exciting discovery when they found a very unusual and rare ancient Viking era coin. The coin was found outside in a
MessageToEagle.com – A unique 1,000-year-old Viking sword has been accidentally discovered in Iceland. The ancient sword is very well-preserved and was found in in Skaftárhreppur, south Iceland, a region
MessageToEagle.com – Vikings were like many other ancient civilizations very fondof board games. One of the most popular Viking board games was Hnefatafl or tafl that game was as early
MessageToEagle.com – At the height of their success Viking covered the British Isles, modern Europe, Russia, the Middle East, North India, China and North America. There is no doubt
MessageToEagle.com – On 25 July 864, the Edict of Pistres ‘a new law’ was made known officially and publicly. It is often cited by historians as one of the
MessageToEagle.com -“Vallø Borgring” is a unique circular Viking Age fortress in Denmark. Although, Vikings were present in many other countries, these circular fortresses are unique to Denmark. Many
MessageToEagle.com – A unique Viking tomb with rare remains of powerful couple has been unearthed in Denmark. The tomb, located in south west Denmark is part of large burial. Archaeologists are
MessageToEagle.com – Amateur archaeologists in Denmark have made a remarkable discovery excavating in a field in Jutland. They found Denmark’s largest Viking gold treasure consisting of several beautiful bracelets
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Hedeby was the southernmost Nordic town and a key trading center in the Viking Age. Reconstructed house at Hedeby. Image credit: Matthias Süßen –
MessageToEagle.com – The Vikings’ ships were the greatest technical and artistic achievement of the European Dark Ages. Without these great ships the Viking Age would never had happened and
MessageToEagle.com – Bjorn Ironside was the second eldest son of famous Sea King Ragnar Lodbrok. Bjorn Ironside is today remembered for his cunning tactics when his Viking warriors captured
MessageToEagle.com – Ivar the Boneless was the son of Ragnar Lodbrok, the fearless Sea King. Of all of Ragnar’s children, Ivar the Boneless was the most enigmatic. The reason why
MessageToEagle.com – In 865 a Great Viking Army left Scandinavia to conquer England. The Great Viking Army (sometimes referred to as the Great Danish Army), known by the Anglo-Saxons
MessageToEagle.com – The Pagan Vikings had a number of gods and goddesses they worshipped. However, unlike other ancient civilizations the Vikings had neither an organized priesthood nor hierarchy of religious
MessageToEagle.com – By the end of the 9th century the Vikings came to Scotland to raid and settle. The legacy of the Vikings is still alive in Scotland where
MessageToEagle.com – Holger Danske, also called Holger or Ogier the Dane was a fearsome Viking warrior. His entire life, from birth to death is shrouded in mystery. According to ancient legends Holger
MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists excavating near the village of Shekshovo in Suzdal, Russia have discovered a unique ancient axe with marks of the Viking chief Rurik. Rurik, also spelled Rorik or Hrorekr, was a
MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists excavating in the city of Linköping, Sweden have made a unique discovery. Inside a 1,000-year-old grave they found the body of the last Viking who lived
MessageToEagle.com – The Vikings were accomplished navigators, artisans, traders and story tellers, but their greatest triumph was the ship they built. Draken Harald, the largest Viking ship built in
Ellen Lloyd – MessageToEagle.com – The mysterious Jomsvikings were no ordinary Viking warriors. They were a fearless Scandinavian warrior-brotherhood. Each fighter must obey the 11 military rules set by
MessageToEagle.com – There are many stories about the famous Viking Ragnar Lodbrok. He was not an ordinary pirate, but a legendary and fearless Sea-King who became one of the
