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Norse History
Viking Food Explained
From Meat, to Mead, to Nutmeg: Viking Food Explained
Whether travelling overseas, fighting in a battle on foreign shores or simply toiling on the family farm, Vikings lead active lives which ne...

Norse History
A Day in the Life of a Viking Woman
A Day in the Life of a Viking Woman
The Middle Ages were not an easy time to be a woman. For a society that’s gone down in history for its raids and invasions, you might think that Viking women ...

Norse History
Viking Funerals - Beyond the Burning Ship
Viking Funerals: Beyond the Burning Ship
Picture a blazing ship set adrift into the inky North Sea, carrying the body of some great and noble warlord. ‘Viking funerals’ like these might be one of t...

Norse History
Viking Longships
Viking Longships: All you need to know
As excellent seafarers, explorers, merchants, and raiders, much of the Vikings’ legacy today would not have been possible without the help of longships. The...