In 1935, the remains of a Viking ship burial were discovered at Ladby right next to Kerteminde fjord in Denmark. This was not an ordinary ship, but a warship of …
Viking Sunstone – Iceland Spar
Many people have for quite some time been wondering if the Vikings used a sunstone (Icelandic: sólarstein) to navigate the sea. Historians, researchers, and even folks down at the local …
The Helm of Awe
The Helm of Awe or The Helm of Terror (Old Norse: Ægishjálmr) is probably one of the most recognized Icelandic symbols, and according to Norse lore, anyone who wears this …
Younger Futhark – How to Pronounce the runes
The runic alphabet that was used during the Viking Age is called Younger Futhark. These runes can be found on hundreds of runestones throughout Scandinavia. This alphabet does not consist …
Plant Dye Colors in the Viking Age
Our knowledge of the colors that were used during the Viking Age derives from excavations of burial sites, where the archeologists have been lucky enough to find remains of textiles. …