Researchers studied Old Norse literature and archaeological evidence to shed new light on women's experiences of pregnancy ...

In the 1800s, archaeologists dug up a major Norse find in Sweden. Recent studies reveal there's even more to get excited ...

Pregnancy was deeply political and far from uniform in meaning for Viking-age communities. It shaped – and was shaped by – ...

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 ...

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The study also hinted at the grim reality of life for many newborn infants arriving into the world during the Viking Age.

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 ...