Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history. In an ancient cemetery ... no doubt about the Viking burial at Birka ...

Regardless of the mystery’s resolution, the Skumsnes graves are prime examples highlighting the important roles women often played in ancient Viking culture, as well as the care given to them ...

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 ... found an ancient coin and brooch ...

Revellers gathered on Shetland for the annual Up Helly Aa fire festival. The event marks the end of the Yule season in Nordic ...

Archaeologists have confirmed that an ancient grave site unearthed recently in western Norway contains the remains of wealthy Viking women buried alongside jewellery, silver coins, and other ...