Directed by David Wnendt, ‘The Sunlit Night’ is the story of a New York City-based painter named Frances, who struggles due ...

TROMSØ, NORWAY—According to a statement released by the Arctic University of Norway, archaeology student Tor-Kjetil Krokmyrdal has discovered a Viking trade center in northern Norway on the coast of ...

Ahead of the expansion of the Ørland Airport in Norway, the site’s pre-construction excavation turned up an exciting haul of ancient goodies that can be traced back 1500 years. Among them were the ...

Archaeologists believe they have found the remains of a Viking longhouse in western Norway. Photo from Møre og Romsdal County Archaeologists believe they have uncovered the remains of a Viking ...

The Norwegian village of Avaldsnes is a former Viking stronghold. According to the town’s historical society, the Norwegian defense fleet was able to mobilize approximately 310 ships in times of war.

The vikings were a powerful, revered breed — so much so that they remain a source of inspiration more than 1,000 years after their reign. Across the world, people continue emulating the Vikings, and ...

An investigation into Viking skeletons reveals a hidden story of violence, power, and the surprising differences between neighboring Viking societies. These bones came from all over Norway—from the ...

A new study sheds light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns. Rates of violence ...

The unusual placement of a sword found in a Viking grave suggests the weapon was brandished by a southpaw warrior, in what is an unusual discovery. “I’m a little surprised at how heavy it was,” Astrid ...