Iceland’s Viking heritage and modern culture shine through its diverse museums.

B eing a Viking wasn’t all raiding and marauding. According to new research, a large part of the ancient Norse lifestyle also involved being struck down by oral and maxillofacial diseases, many of ...

Archaeologists are piecing together the world’s oldest known rune stone. It could shed light on the origins of early written ...

This week, we have a little bit of Black History Month mixed with a little bit of pop culture, including adding context to ...

According to a new interpretation of runes carved on an artifact in the fabled Galloway Hoard, the treasure may have been ...

Sweden's Viking Age population appears to have suffered from severe oral and maxillofacial disease, sinus and ear infections, osteoarthritis, and much more. This is shown in a study in which Viking ...

Viking life wasn’t just tough, it was often chronically painful. For proof, all you need to do is examine their skulls.

The difference between a tourist and traveller is the deep dive into local culture to see its wonders up close. In Central Europe, a river voyage with Viking can take you into the heart of iconic ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

Solvang: a little slice of Denmark in the heart of California, where you can eat your weight in pastries, pretend you’re a ...

Solvang, which means “sunny field” in Danish, is anything but your average small town. Founded in 1911 by a group of ...

This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture.