The study shows for the first time that Vikings brought animals, specifically horses and dogs, to Britain in the 9th century
2,000 years of genetic history in Scandinavia elucidates Viking age to modern day; a new study reported in the journal Cell
True crime in 19th century Norway; Gjest Baardsen was one of Norway’s most notorious criminals in the 19th century and inspired a number of songs
Here are some unknown symbols of Christmas; from the Christmas tree stand to colours and birds on the tree
Although the Christmas music genre covers a wide spectrum, there are certain sounds that tend to be used, as explained by Askil Holm
A Viking Age silver treasure found in Stjørdal municipality; an exceptional find, says archaeologist Birgit Maixner
Ancient DNA pushes the herring trade back to the Viking age; a new study on the subject has been published on PNAS
In medieval Norway, high-class people – especially women– were taller and had stronger bones, according to buried remains
Findings show that the Vikings’ self-image was influenced by Ancient Rome; the research was carried out by Julie Lund
Farmers’ youth were to “Norwegianise” Oslo through folk dance and theatre, a doctoral thesis from the University of Oslo