MessageToEagle.com – The mystery of Viking ruler Rollo continues. An ancient sarcophagus Fécamp, Normandy, France has been opened, analysis has been conducted, but the results are startling and not
MessageToEagle.com – A large tomb of the famous Viking chief, Ulv Galiciefarer, may have been discovered in northern Jutland, Denmark. For now, it is perhaps too soon to say
Ellen Lloyd – MessageToEagle.com – Erik the Red was a famous Viking who is today remembered for colonizing Greenland and being the father of the great Viking explorer
MessageToEagle.com – Unlikely many other ancient civilizations, Vikings never worshipped cats, but these wonderful animals had a special place in the Viking society. Vikings used to give kittens as
MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists in Denmark have made a very rare discovery. In Ågård, an important settlement during the Viking Age, researchers found a buckle depicting Norse God Loki. The
MessageToEagle.com – On December 31, people in Scotland celebrate Hogmanay. It’s a very old tradition and the celebrations continue into the first couple of days of January. Many local
Ellen Lloyd – MessageToEagle.com – Vikings’ success to reach distant lands lies in their remarkable longships. The Vikings’ ships were the greatest technical and artistic achievement of the European
MessageToEagle.com – A large Viking treasure has been discovered in a 3,000-year-old grave in Sweden. The treasure was hidden sometime at the end of the Viking Age and consists
MessageToEagle.com – Scientists specializing in experimental archaeology have studied ancient Viking battle techniques and discovered a completely new fighting style. The results are startling as they show Vikings used
MessageToEagle.com – Historical studies of Icelandic Sagas reveal Vikings had dark humor and joked even during deadly battles. It was a mixture of sarcasm, irony and unusual jokes.
MessageToEagle.com – Vallø Borgring”, a unique circular Viking Age fortress in Denmark is still an unsolved chapter in the Viking history. Archaeologists have for many years excavated at the
MessageToEagle.com – Like most children of the ancient world Viking children did not have much time to enjoy their childhood. Work, learning, duties and responsibility started at very early
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 – 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 – Over the course of history Britain has been invaded on a number of occasions by several ancient civilizations from various corners of the world. Many people
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 – Ribe in Denmark is the first and oldest city in Scandinavia. During the Viking Age, Ribe became a place of great significance. The town provided direct
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 –
