Among other things, they came across six ancient clay kilns ... defend his lands from the Vikings. Leberecht Music & Arts / Alamy Stock Photo Here history collides with myth, and myth wins.

See if your Viking Age trivia knowledge is in ship-shape condition with our quiz.

An enhanced look at the movement of populations during the time of the Roman Empire and the Vikings has illustrated the genetic impact of this consequential era of history. New research led by the ...

From towering monuments that honour ancient warriors to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, Norway’s Stavanger is an ideal place to immerse yourself in Viking Age history.

Karl-Oskar Erlandsson (an archaeologist from Kalmar) said that from the over 1,000 Viking-era bracelets in the country’s State Historical Museum, only three of the ancient objects are made of iron.

Genealogical and genetic ancestors aren’t the same thing. A DNA match − or a lack of one − may not tell you what you imagine ...