The Viking Herald
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The Viking Herald is a site dedicated to creating and sharing interesting and engaging content on Viking and Scandinavian history and culture. If you're looking for information on museums and festivals that showcase Viking legacy, history, religion, culture, and much more - you've come to the right place!
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Why the Danish king may be responsible for the desecration of two major Norwegian burial sites ..read more
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The modern ancestors of Viking societies, the three Scandinavian countries, are famed for their social egalitarianism and equity. This can be partly traced back to the Viking era, where social mobility was, to a degree, relatively fluid ..read more
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The collection of silver Arabic coins and Viking Age jewelry was handed over to the authorities through an intermediary, helping the finder avoid potential jail time ..read more
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When do military might and violence combine with diplomacy and wealth? The answer lies in the extraction of the Danegeld, highlighting how people in Viking societies used a combination of commerce and raiding to secure untold riches ..read more
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A true Viking-era tearjerker, this Eddic poem is a haunting tale of parental grief, loss, and despair ..read more
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The confirmation of support from the Norwegian government and the DNB Savings Bank Foundation allays fears of further delays ..read more
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The beloved manga series has been adapted into an animated show and is now available on streaming platforms. We explore how a seemingly bizarre combination of Japanese manga and the rich tapestry of Norse sagas creates the perfect introduction to Viking history ..read more
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More than mere vessels of war, these sleek ships were the unsung heroes underpinning much of the trade in early medieval Europe ..read more
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Some of the most famous Viking ships known today, iconic and striking symbols of their age, were part of burials. We look at how these burials reflected the wealth, power, and beliefs of people in Viking societies ..read more
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The discoveries could provide new insight into the ancient pastimes of Tønsberg residents ..read more