Known today as younger futhark, these runic inscriptions are key to understanding the way the Vikings saw themselves and their world.

Elder futhark was the original runic system that developed in Germanic Europe, and was used by the ancestors of the Vikings. Learn how!

The Viking longhouse was the center of Norse social life. Read on to learn more about these fascinated structures!

Viking warriors went down in history as some of the most fearsome fighters ever. Let’s find out how much of it was true!

Viking weapons were an important part of the Norse expansion during the Viking Age. Let’s explore the most important of these weapons!

The Viking Age was a fascinating era of exploration, cultural exchange, and movie-inspiring warfare. Let’s explore it!

The Mjolnir symbol is an ancient Norse symbol that has had powerful meanings since before the Viking Age. Read on to learn more!

Gungnir (pronounced like GUNG neer), was Odin’s spear and his primary weapon when in battle. Let’s learn more!

Huginn and Muninn, Odin’s ravens, helped the chief Norse god keep an eye on his kingdoms and were important symbols in Viking myth and art.

A mysterious symbol made up of three interlocking triangles, the valknut has sparked debate for decades. So what does it mean?