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viking wedding celebration

Viking Wedding Traditions (to Plan a Modern Norse Ceremony)

April 3, 2023April 8, 2023

Freya with other Norse goddesses

30 Most Famous Norse Goddesses from Mythology

March 31, 2023April 4, 2023

Vikings playing musical instruments

Viking Instruments: A Look at Norse Musical Traditions

March 29, 2023April 3, 2023

a group of Vikings in the sea where Vikings come from a far away land

Where Did Vikings Come From? (Origins, Migration and More)

March 17, 2023March 30, 2023

Viking saying skol meaning cheers

What’s the Meaning of Skol (and Why Did Vikings Say It)?

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

odin's horn symbol

Odin’s Horn: The Meaning and History of this Viking Symbol

September 27, 2022December 8, 2022

odin after losing his eye

How Did Odin Lose His Eye? The Full Story in Norse Mythology

September 20, 2022October 4, 2022

Viking jewelry with the Vegvisir symbol

Vegvisir Meaning: Origins of the Viking Compass Symbol

September 13, 2022October 4, 2022

group of men from the Viking population

How Many Vikings Were There? (Full Historical Facts)

September 6, 2022September 13, 2022

Viking watching ships and saying goodbye to a military hero with "until Valhalla"

Until Valhalla: What Does It Mean (and is it “Til Valhalla”)?

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Norse days of the week spelled in runes

Norse Days of the Week: Origin, Meaning, Gods and More

July 20, 2022July 25, 2022

Odin, one of the giants of Norse mythology

Giants in Norse Mythology: The Ultimate Guide to the Jötunn/Jötnar

July 19, 2022July 25, 2022

picture of a Valkyrie Norse symbol

Valkyrie Symbol in Norse Mythology: Its Meaning and More

July 15, 2022July 22, 2022

Loki's symbol of him wearing his horned helmet

Loki’s Symbol and Other Facts on This Famous Norse God

July 14, 2022July 25, 2022

ship arriving for a battle of Vikings vs Romans

Vikings vs Romans: Who Would Have Won?

June 12, 2022June 13, 2022

Nordic runes on a Norse stone from the Viking age

Norse Runes: Ultimate Guide to the Vikings’ Nordic Alphabet

June 11, 2022March 31, 2023

medieval family speaking in the language that Vikings spoke

What Language Did the Vikings Speak? (Ultimate Guide)

May 30, 2022December 8, 2022

ship with one of the most famous Vikings in history on it

19 Most Famous Vikings in History (You Need to Know)

May 29, 2022December 8, 2022

German Vikings arriving by ship

Did German Vikings Exist? (The Historical Truth)

May 28, 2022June 13, 2022

Viking woman in her daily life next to ship

Viking Women: The Ultimate Guide

May 23, 2022July 22, 2022

viking with red hair sitting in front of her house

Did Vikings Have Red Hair? (The Full Historical Truth)

May 21, 2022May 29, 2022

famous Swedish Vikings arriving by ship

9 Most Famous Swedish Vikings in History

May 19, 2022June 13, 2022

man as an example of what did Vikings look like

What Did Vikings Look Like? (Ultimate Historical Guide)

May 8, 2022March 31, 2023

viking tattoo on the side of a man's head

Did Vikings Have Tattoos (and What Were Their Meanings)?

May 4, 2022July 25, 2022

example of jewelry to be worn in viking piercings next to a sword

Viking Piercings: The Historical Truth

April 24, 2022July 22, 2022

Ships with Vikings in Finland

Vikings in Finland: The Historical Truth

April 5, 2022May 29, 2022

female viking with braided hair

Did Vikings Have Braided Hair? (The Historical Truth)

April 4, 2022May 25, 2022

woman wearing Nordic Viking makeup for females

Did Vikings Wear Makeup (And What Did It Look Like)?

April 4, 2022May 26, 2022

man wearing Viking face paint

Did Viking Face Paint Exist? (The Historical Truth)

March 16, 2022June 13, 2022

male viking with dreadlocks

Did Vikings Have Dreadlocks: The Historical Truth

March 10, 2022May 25, 2022

ships sailing with black Vikings on board

Did Black Vikings Ever Exist?

February 10, 2022July 22, 2022

viking chess also known as Hnefatafl

Viking Chess: The Ultimate Guide to Hnefatafl

February 10, 2022March 16, 2022