Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be a Viking-age building in a recent dig. Teams of volunteers dug up High ...

Satellite images have led archaeologists to a new excavation site in Canada, yielding more clues to Norse settlements in North America. 5 min read This story appears in the November/December 2016 ...

In a nutshell An ancient Viking ring inscription, previously thought to require payment of fines in both oxen AND silver, actually offered people a choice between the two — similar to modern “cash or ...

The Viking era lasted nearly three centuries (late 8th century to late 11th century) and had a profound impact on a wide variety of geographical areas, reaching across the known world of that time.

Historian Robert Bartlett explains how the Vikings of the 10th Century mixed with the French to create Normandy and transform Europe. Watch the full documentary The Normans on BBC Select.

Celebrate 40 years of wows at the award-winning JORVIK Viking Centre! Hop aboard our time capsule to 10th century York, and take in the sights, sounds and even the smells – including rotting ...