The Battle of Svolder was a naval battle fought around the year 1000 between Olaf Tryggvason, the king of Norway, and a ...

Football fans will recognize the motion from the Minnesota Vikings and their "Skol Chant." Fútbol fans might know it from the Icelandic national soccer team and its celebrations ...

For the second straight time in that scenario, the Vikings stepped up and got the job done in the extra session to log a key CCIW victory. On Saturday evening, the Vikings scored the first four ...

Greenland is the largest island on our planet. What do we know about it To begin with, this is one of the Vikings' two ...

Alethea Kenney raised Icelandic Sheep and hand weaves fabric for fun. But for women in the age of the Vikings, it was a vital way to enrich the country and thei ...

Unfortunately, there is no archaeological evidence for the warriors wearing their iconic horns or wings. “We do have carvings ...

Thule is less known than other places in classical mythology like Atlantis. But Thule actually existed. The prickly question is, where was it?

Martyn is an author, educational consultant and former teacher. His book on this subject is American Vikings. Produced and edited by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.

The evidence turns previous assertions that the Italian Christopher Columbus was the first foreigner to step foot in the New ...

This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture.

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is offering an extraordinary line-up of Northern Europe ...