Do Viking Funeral Clothes Reveal Surprising Arabic Lettering?October 12, 2017 – One expert says symbols for “Ali” and “Allah” were unearthed in Scandinavia, though other experts remain skeptical.
Which Viking God Are You?March 03, 2017 – Are you a leader like Odin, or a troublemaker like Loki?
The Realm of the VikingsFebruary 24, 2017 – From their mastery of the seas to their influence over lands, the Scandinavian raiders known as the Vikings shaped the world for centuries.
Famous Viking Warrior Was a Woman, DNA RevealsSeptember 12, 2017 – New evidence forces reconsideration of a well-known gravesite—and may shed light on Viking gender roles.
Pictures: An Elite Viking’s Prized PossessionsMarch 24, 2016 – Buried for more than a thousand years, Scotland's “Galloway hoard” may include rare artifacts looted from medieval monasteries.
What You Don’t Know About the VikingsFebruary 24, 2017 – Yes, they were brutal. They also had women leaders, coveted luxury, and encountered more than 50 cultures from Afghanistan to Canada.
The Viking origins of your Bluetooth devicesNovember 30, 2023 – Bold and ruthless, King Harald Gormsson gave his name to the wireless technology that unites devices the way he united Scandinavia.
What makes the North Sea's waves so treacherous—and what it's like sailing themDecember 15, 2023 – Videos of the North Sea's large, eye-popping waves often go viral on TikTok—but people have been navigating these stormy waters for millennia.
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Walking on Air and Inside a Viking FestivalAugust 12, 2016 – We selected our favorite pictures from the past week on @natgeo Instagram. See more of our photographers' photos on Instagram.
Vikings in North America? Here's what we really knowJanuary 12, 2023 – Viking sagas of transatlantic journeys have thrilled people for centuries. Historians are sorting fact from fiction—from accounts of clashes with the First Nations to where the Norse really settled.
Who was the first king of England? The answer is … complicated.May 02, 2023 – There are a number of candidates for England’s first royal coronation, but one man stands out as the origin of today's monarchy. This is the complex history that led to Aethelstan.
360° Video: Viking and Slav Reenactors Face Off in an Epic BattleJanuary 17, 2017 – Charge into the fray of an epic Viking battle with over 600 hardcore reenactors armed with swords and axes.
Home of the Viking KingsFebruary 13, 2018 – Launch your fjord exploration from Norway's coastal cities and towns.
Who worshipped Thor? It's complicated.July 08, 2022 – This heathen god of the elements has a now-iconic identity. But how much of it is modern invention – and how much goes way back?
Kinder, Gentler Vikings? Not According to Their SlavesDecember 28, 2015 – New clues suggest slaves were vital to the Viking way of life—and argue against attempts to soften the raiders’ brutish reputation.
A guide to Stockholm, Sweden's water-framed archipelago capitalOctober 28, 2023 – The Swedish capital’s character has been shaped by water over the centuries — and life on this scattering of islands continues to be dominated by it.