German archaeologists discovered that the skulls of three medieval Viking women found on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea showed evidence of an unusual procedure to elongate their ...

A set of medieval skeletons have given a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of people in the Viking Age. For a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of researchers examined human ...

Archaeologists have revealed an "extraordinary and unique" collection of medieval artifacts, including a set of "Viking" combs, found during excavations in an English town. The collection, which ...

Even though it’s been 2500 years since the Vikings roamed Scandinavia (and the world), they still fascinate us. So what was life really like for them? These historical facts about their hygiene and ...

Yule logs can mean different things for different people. For some, yule logs mean warm, crackling fireplaces. For others, they bring to mind sweet, chocolate cakes. Either way, the Christmas icon in ...

A hill on the west Cumbrian coast could be the long-sought burial mound of Ivarr the Boneless, one of the most powerful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically. Mark Edward Atkinson/Tetra Images via Getty ...

A Roman fortress, then a Viking stronghold, followed by a Medieval wool-trading center, then an Industrial railway hub, and finally, a confectionary capital. In the centuries since its founding in 71 ...

Vikings: Valhalla‘s plot synopsis: “In this sequel to VIKINGS, a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history. Hunted and on ...

The violent and unforgiving world of medieval Vikings is a popular setting deeply explored in fictional media. The grisly violence and political intrigue make for a thrilling journey into the realm of ...