New discoveries are breaking old assumptions about Viking women, rewriting history by restoring them to their rightful place on the battlefield.

Archaeologists uncovered a wealth of Viking Age artifacts at Skumsnes farm in Fitjar, on Norway's west coast, shedding new light on the roles of women in Viking society. The excavations revealed ...

In all fairness, though, we can't blame the sidelining of warlike Viking women exclusively on The Northman and its ilk. Until quite recently, women's importance in Viking society was sidelined by ...

This was no ordinary ship—what lay within was a time capsule of Viking culture, craftsmanship, and beliefs, offering clues to the lives of two remarkable women. Open the Youtube video The ...

Life in Viking villages was shaped by the seasons and everyone had a role to play making sure there was enough food to eat. While the men were raiding, it was the women and children who looked ...