Viking warriors were known for their fearsome appearance and battlefield ferocity. Part of their look included distinctive paint designs on their faces, which helped to intimidate their enemies and bo...
Viking clothing was made from natural materials such as wool, linen, and animal skins. The Vikings lived in a cold climate, so their clothing was designed to keep them warm and dry. They also had a pr...
Viking hairstyles were an important part of the Viking culture, and they varied according to social status, gender, and occupation. Vikings, who lived in the Nordic countries during the Viking Age (8t...
Are you secretly a history buff with a deep appreciation for mythology? Well, while the Vikings were completely real, their stories are usually hyperbolized and shrouded in myths and mystery. Many of ...
هل أنت من عشاق التاريخ سرًا ولديك تقدير عميق للأساطير؟ حسنًا ، في حين أن الفايكنج كانوا حقيقيين تمامًا ، فإن قصصهم عادة ما تكون مبالغة ومغطاة بالأساطير والغموض. كثير منها نشأ من الدول الاسكندنافية ! ل...
The love for pets in Scandinavia is almost fanatical. You walk across the streets in any city and it will be unlikely that you miss seeing someone walking alongside a dog. Of all the pets, dogs lead a...
Over 1000 years ago, Norsemen left their homes with the aim of pursuing reaches abroad. Therefore, Vikings refer to the name of seafaring individuals from Scandinavia who traded, settled, pirated, and...
If you’re interested in viking culture and norse mythology there’s no better place to visit than Norway. The country is a natural part of Viking history and several heritage sites are still possible t...
Just like the Norwegian last names had meanings, the Valkyrie names represented the group of the warrior maidens that served god Odin. The Valkyries were powerful females sent to the battlefield in ch...
Norwegian elkhound is a breed that dog lovers will always have something to talk about. Whatever anyone may say about this breed of dogs, it is never lost that the dogs have a long history which dates...
There can never be an interesting read than that which dates back to the Viking age. Today, weddings are common events where two lovebirds come together to make vows before witnesses. But what did the...
The Vikings were more than just barbarians and plunder. They were complex people, keen travelers, farmers, skilled seafarers, the balance of the universe, and believers in destiny. When talking about ...
Norse god of war is part of the rich Norse mythology. The Norse mythology has up to twelve important Gods whose place in the Nordic region myths is highly regarded. Aside from the god of war, Tyr, som...
Famous Vikings occupy an important place in the history of Scandinavia which no one can choose to conveniently ignore. It does not matter what any person thinks or feels about what they did. Yes, they...
The viking Sword was never any ordinary weapon. In fact, swords were great symbols of a great warrior. Because these swords were not easy to make, they cost an arm and both legs. So, they were a great...
The first time anyone hears the name Iceland, what comes to the mind is snow and ice. The brain quickly clicks that this must be an extremely cold country; a refrigerator of sorts. True to its name an...
There are a lot of different Scandinavian stereotypes and today we are going to break some of the most common ones. We are no longer the Vikings many people still associate us with, nor do we have pol...
Viborg Viborg, Denmark is one of the best and coziest tourist destinations in Scandinavia today. It has a very small and quaint population of just under 35,000 people, and it is located in the central...
The Viking Town of Visby In the midst of the Baltic Sea lies this gem of an island that in eons has been a popular place for Swedish tourists. Also in recent years, tourists from abroad definitely hav...
Gothenburg Sweden’s second largest city and known for being the home to Liseberg, The Göta Canal, and a lot of fun, but it is also an oasis of shopping, trendy bars and even a dedicated Volvo mu...
Aarhus City The world’s smallest big city, Aarhus, in Denmark, is a vibrant place with Danish charm, beautiful surroundings and sausages. Vikings certainly did something right when they founded ...
Borgund Stave church Borgund stave church is located in Borgund in the Laerdal municipality in the county Sogn og Fjordane. Approx. 200 km east of the city Bergen, and 50 km from Flam. This church is ...
Viking Ship Museum Located in Oslo, the Viking Ship Museum is a part of Norway’s Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo. This is one of the largest collections of Viking ships and other ...
