Imagine a Viking warrior with a thick beard and hair, 2 meters tall, holding a giant axe and screaming into battle… Danish archaeologists have discovered one of the largest Viking axes ever found, buried inside the grave of an ancient “power couple”. Although very large, this ax has very little decoration on it. From this we can infer that […]
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The face of a 1,000-year-old female Viking warrior has been recreated and it’s stunning. Such is the case of a female Viking warrior found in Norway, near Solor, according to The Vintage News. When archaeologists first discovered the remains of the female Viking warrior, they had no idea what her face looked like. Now, thanks […]
In Norse mythology, Jotunheim is a land inhabited by giants. This land is located near the residence of gods and humans, so many thrilling events often occur. Giants in Norse mythology are described as living in the land of Jotunheim. This place is located near Asgard – the land inhabited by many gods and Midgard – the […]
Besides the stone boat discovered in the cave, researchers also found rare artifacts from the Middle East and ancient ruins. However, until now they still cannot explain why these things appeared in a cave in Iceland. Previously, a group of international scientists from Iceland, Norway and the United States discovered a boat made of stone […]
The new discovery may make us reconsider the real picture of Viking society – the legendary horned helmeted warriors. According to Acient Origins, a new study on mysterious pendants found from many ancient Viking tombs dating back thousands of years in Denmark, Russia, and England has shown the portrait of a very different leader. compared to the […]
Vikings are always remembered as some of the most fearsome warriors. All Vikings were itinerant warriors and considered it mandatory to carry weapons – not only to fight but also to protect their families. So what were the important weapons for Viking warriors? Sword The sword was the weapon most prized by the Vikings. However, the sword’s craftsmanship […]
In less than 300 years, from Scandinavia they have set foot on at least 4 continents to conquer and trade with other civilizations. How far have they gone and why are they so passionate about discovery? ssentially, the Vikings’ biggest motivations were power and wealth. Professor of medieval archeology Alexandra Sanmark at the University of the […]
According to the historical development of mankind, the footprints of the Vikings cannot be missed. The warriors of the Scandinavian peninsula were also talented explorers and traders with lifestyle lessons that are still valuable today. Strength comes from a lifestyle that emphasizes physical and mental health If the greatest Viking warriors were alive, they would probably […]
Ancient Viking women had many rights such as inheriting property, asking for divorce and reclaiming dowry if the marriage broke down… While hunting, fighting, doing business, and farming, ancient Viking women could also own property, were allowed to request a divorce, and reclaim their dowry if divorced. Viking women often married when they were 12 […]
Many of these stories truly test the endurance of lovers of Norse mythology The stories in Norse mythology all have more or less violent, cruel and sometimes extremely bloody sounds. This is not too difficult to understand, because it partly reflects the life and society of the Vikings. Loki was chained to the rock with […]