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Viking

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Two Viking relatives reunited in Denmark after 1,000 years

One of the Vikings died in England in his 20s in the 11th century, from injuries to the head. He was buried in a mass grave in Oxford.

Entertainment 4 years ago

'Valheim' rides Viking gaming mania to 5 million sales

Designed by a tiny Swedish games studio, "Valheim" has proved an unexpected smash-hit, selling five million copies since its early-access release last month on the online gaming platform Steam.

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Vikings not as blond and blue-eyed as previously thought: Study

In the popular imagination, the Viking warriors who plundered northern Europe from the 8th century were as tall, fair and Scandinavian as they were murderous. In fact, according to a new study, they were far more diverse than previously thought.

Books 5 years ago

Could some Viking warriors have been trans men, book asks?

Vikings were known for brutality and chauvinism as they pillaged their way across Europe, but a new book has claimed that some of the Nordic warriors might have secretly been transgender men.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Norway starts digging up first Viking ship in a century

Norway began work to excavate the first Viking ship to be unearthed in the country in more than a century, with experts hoping it will shed light on the era of the Nordic seafarers.

Environment 6 years ago

Iceland tries to bring back trees razed by the Vikings

Before being colonized by the Vikings, Iceland was lush with forests but the fearsome warriors razed everything to the ground and the nation is now struggling to reforest the island.

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Norway makes rare discovery of Viking ship traces

Archaeologists said they have found what they believe are traces of a Viking ship buried in southeast Norway.

Destinations 8 years ago

Stockholm: One for the bucket list

With its picturesque scenery, and a harmonious balance between historical values and contemporary comforts, Stockholm is a destination for every traveler’s bucket list.

News 8 years ago

Thor’s Kingdom to be established in Norway

Norway has announced plans for its biggest theme park, Thor’s Rike, or in English, Thor’s Kingdom.