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Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man
Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner's wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions.
Archaeologist sailed a Viking replica boat for 3 years to discover unknown ancient harbors
Archaeologist Greer Jarrett spent three years piloting a small sailboat along the coast of Norway to understand Viking trade routes.
Viking Age women may have wielded weapons when pregnant, sagas and ancient artifacts hint
Opinion Despite its central role in human history, pregnancy has often been overlooked in archaeology.
Oseberg tapestry: Viking Age artwork from a boat burial that may depict the Norse tree of life
This tapestry also contains one of the only known depictions of a horned Viking helmet.
'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
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New research is finding that some women in Viking Age Scandinavia were buried with war-grade weapons. Experts are divided about what that means.
7 myths about the Vikings that are (almost) totally false
All that you've heard about the Vikings may not be true.
Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail
This tiny figurine may represent a mythical warrior maiden who assisted Odin, the Norse god of war.
Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers?
See if your Viking Age trivia knowledge is in ship-shape condition with our quiz.
