While Vikings have never been more popular, with hits like the VIking Series, the Thor movies,The Avengers, and many other depictions, not much is known about their diets and overall nutrition to most people. What role did nutrition play on the viking culture, known for its domineering stature and physique eat, and what impact did it have on their development and survival? The Fortunate Misfortune of the Viking Diet While the vikings are known for chasing battle, glory, and loot, one of their main reasons for invading other countries and returning to them was the difference in fertile lan ..read more

Brooches were an everyday and everywhere type item of jewelry among the Scandinavian peoples during the Viking Age. These ornate and intricate pieces served not only as a fashion statement, but also played an important cultural and functional role in Viking society. But have you ever wondered why? In this post, we will explore the use of Viking brooches, their meaning, and significance. Why did the Vikings Wear Brooches? Viking brooches were used to fasten clothing, such as cloaks and tunics, and played a large role as an important accessory in the Viking wardrobe. They also played a role ..read more

Viking jewelry is famous for its bold, intricate designs, and gold was a metal of choice for many Viking warriors and traders. With its beauty and symbolism, gold jewelry has always been a popular item to wear, and it’s no different with Viking jewelry. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at seven stunning pieces of gold Viking jewelry that will take your breath away. From intricate arm rings to delicate necklaces, each piece is a masterpiece of metalworking, showcasing the skill and creativity inspired by ancient Viking goldsmiths. So, without further ado, let’s delve into the worl ..read more

The Beginning The Viking era has brought us many captivating sagas and tales. Sadly, we don’t have access to all of them, as many still lay undiscovered and hopefully discovered later on by the scholars that explore Viking history. However, there exists legendary folklore like Frithiof’s Saga that survived from the days where the Viking lived to this present moment, and for a good reason. The Frithiof’s Saga is not just your common folklore told by the campfire, or as a bedtime story. It has become so popular that many artists and composers based their work on what can only be described as a ..read more

One of the major complaints we get from our readers regarding our viking jewelry is the lack of affordable options. Granted, since our focus is on wedding and engagement rings, being affordable is somewhat of an impossible task. As a result, we’ve been working on creating a comprehensive guide of some of our favorite affordable viking jewelry of 2020, aggregating those hidden gems in the field that are both inexpensive, yet showcase high quality and visual appeal. Let’s begin, shall we? Viking Pendants Under $40 HAQUIL Viking Jewelry Raven Crow Round Pendant Necklace for Men and Women ..read more

Exploring the Viking warrior culture cannot be done only through the stories of their great kings and warriors. To entirely get the big picture, one needs to also have a look at the history of the berserkers, an extremely violent and wild sect of Norsemen. They were so crazy and uncontrollable that eventually they were banned. But before their demission, they made their mark in the history. Here we look at the top 10 facts that made the Berserkers legendary. 1. They lived as outcasts in the woods They lived in the wild as same as their totem animals (bears and wolves). There they survived by h ..read more

Thor’s hammer Mjolnir and the Valknut are considered to be one of the most powerful symbols that represent Viking history and culture. From the Viking era and all the way until today they keep the spirit of the Norse warriors alive. To understand how their symbolism transcendent time and space we need to take a look back in time and out of the boundaries of our world. Only through the Viking sagas about the Old Norse gods’ way we can truly comprehend their meaning. To that end, first, we need to look at them separately. Here is a separate account of the two symbols, what they are, their orig ..read more

Most Vikings lived their lives as fearless warriors and explorers that were always seeking the next big adventure. They had no fear of the unknown or death because they firmly believe their Gods protected them. In addition to their strong faith, they wore jewellery and amulets that they felt were protecting them from evil forces and bring good fortune to them. From what we read in the many Viking sagas their amulets and jewellery were indeed the talismans they wanted them to be. Vikings rarely got sick even though they lived in an area in which the sun was a rare commodity, giving space to lon ..read more

Mainstream history is full of praises of great Viking warriors and the battles they fought. For most people, the word Viking means a ferocious warrior with horns on his battle helmet and a gigantic battle axe. At the same time, that same mainstream history speaks little to nothing for the evenly brave shield-maidens, the female Viking warriors whose skills often outmatched man’s battle skills. There are entire Norse sagas that are little known, as well as historical evidence that speaks of the battle deeds of great female warriors. Here we look at the top five Viking warriors that helped ..read more

It was 793 AD when the first Vikings reached the English shores. It was the only time when they were mistaken for merchants and offered a warm welcome by the locals. A small, but a bloodthirsty contingent of Vikings slaughtered everyone on sight and set to plunder, rape and kill anyone that stands on their way. After Britain, Vikings raided France, Spain and even went all the way to Northern Africa. Everywhere they went they were preceded by their reputation as ruthless warriors that fear no death. As the matter of fact, they believed that if they died in battle, then they would go straight ..read more