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In the 1800s, archaeologists dug up a major Norse find in Sweden. Recent studies reveal there's even more to get excited ...
Researchers studied Old Norse literature and archaeological evidence to shed new light on women's experiences of pregnancy ...
Recent research sheds new light on the role of pregnant women in Viking society, revealing a complex interplay between motherhood and warrior culture. The study titled "Womb Politics: The Pregnant ...
Pregnancy was deeply political and far from uniform in meaning for Viking-age communities. It shaped – and was shaped by – ...
A viking, a samurai and a World War II aviator battle alien monsters from beyond the stars — is that cool or what?
Related: 'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society While sometimes regarded as an obscure ...
These were not passive bodies. Together with recent studies of Viking women buried as warriors, this provokes further thought to how we envisage gender roles in the oft-perceived hyper-masculine ...
Wigan Warriors made it eight wins in a row thanks to a 46-6 victory over Salford Red Devils at the Salford Community Stadium ...
If you’ve watched Vikings—the History Channel’s hit show that ran from 2013 to 2020—you know it’s way more than just sword fights, ship raids, and intense stares across longhouses.
From striking on the battlefield to ruling Kattegat with intellect and shielding her family with fierce loyalty, Lagertha, the shield maiden of Vikings, proved that she was not just part of Viking his ...