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![Archaeologists found remains of the drinking hall under what is now a farmstead in Orkney, Scotland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FGdRjiao9KHfX5AYCxbJmS-320-80.jpg)
1,100-Year-Old Viking 'Beer Hall' Discovered. But It Was Only for the Elites.
By Laura Geggel published
There was likely no shortage of ale and good cheer at a recently unearthed Viking drinking hall, discovered in northern Scotland.
![The L'Anse aux Meadows archaeological site is the only confirmed Viking settlement in Newfoundland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kbBZSJdpvLkBsXWjV9WnZk-320-80.jpg)
Were the Vikings Smoking Pot While Exploring Newfoundland?
By Owen Jarus published
The discovery of cannabis pollen near a Viking settlement in Newfoundland raises the question of whether the Vikings were smoking or eating pot while exploring North America.
![Recent excavations of viking boat burials reveal the remains of a man, a horse and a dog.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYXsC8JhREcSvqWCztVQGP-320-80.jpg)
Fantastically Preserved Viking Boat Grave and Skeletons Unearthed in Sweden
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The boat held the remains of a man, a horse and a dog.
![Recent excavations of a viking boat burial revealed the remains of a man.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZTabUqoLye8ajEa2HnwMtV-320-80.jpg)
Photos: A man, a horse and a dog found in Viking boat burial
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Such viking boat burials are rare and likely only used for burying the elite.
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Yes, That Viking Warrior Buried with Weapons Really Was a Woman
By Laura Geggel published
Researchers answer questions following the explosive finding that a Viking warrior was biologically female.
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Photos: Viking warrior is actually a woman
By Laura Geggel published
Here's what the Viking warrior woman may have looked like.
![statue of Odin.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jxpZrUngknk5v2KDVHojV-320-80.jpg)
Did the Vikings Think the Gods Were Watching Them?
By Stephanie Pappas published
The Norse gods weren't babysitting humanity.
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Ancient DNA from Viking Graves Proves the Fierce Fighters Rode Male Horses
By Mindy Weisberger published
In Iceland, manly Viking warriors were buried with their male horses.
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