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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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Is the Maine Penny proof that the Vikings made it to the lands of the United States of America ..read more
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Celebrated in an epic poem of questionable historicity but nevertheless of great quality, the Battle of Maldon was one of the most consequential battles of the 10th century ..read more
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Uncovered in a field in 1935, the Ladby ship has become a national symbol of Denmark's proud Viking history. It offers a glimpse into the wealth and power of Viking rulers, their beliefs about the afterlife, and the importance of maritime culture ..read more
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The history of Vikings is often portrayed as one of plunder and conquest. Yet amidst the tales of violence is a lesser-known story of cooperation between people from Viking societies and the indigenous Sámi people of northern Scandinavia ..read more
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Despite the harsh and seemingly never-ending winters, many Scandinavians love getting a bit of sun on their faces and bodies in the warmer months. This love affair can partly be traced back to the early medieval period when the sun was revered as Sól, a goddess of the sun ..read more
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A journey as much of self-discovery as it is of great adventure on the high seas, this thrilling saga is set against a backdrop of outward exploration and inward spiritual turmoil ..read more
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Roskilde Cathedral, the Viking Ship Museum, and the Handicrafts Museum combine during a special weekend of exploration and craftsmanship ..read more
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Svalinn, said to safeguard the earth from the harsh rays of the sun, stands out as a symbol of protection and resilience, as well as reflecting the Viking appreciation of harmony and balance found in the natural world ..read more
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The collection, which includes silver bracteates and Gotland coins, challenges assumptions about burial customs in the post-Viking era ..read more
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It's always an exciting time of the year when the ships are launched at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde ..read more