The Viking Age is often remembered for fierce warriors, daring voyages, and legendary heroes, but some of the most fascinating figures come from stories that blend history and legend. Among them ...

An archaeologist believes he found proof of a Viking city that was supposed to be mythical. Does this evidence actually point ...

Viking Age stories often involve modern-day Denmark, the fjords of Norway, the British Isles and Iceland, yet one overlooked stronghold of Viking history lay far north of the Arctic Circle. The sagas ...

If these coastal bases did support North Sea raids, it suggests the Viking “shock” of the late eighth century had deeper roots in Roman-era networks, mercenary service, and shipbuilding know-how.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The northern peoples to A.D. 790: From the beginnings to the Age of Migrations -- The legendary history of the Swedes and the Danes -- The Viking kingdoms to the ...

Vikings running back Chuck Foreman (44) tries to get away from the Rams' Jim Youngblood (53) during a 1977 rain-soaked NFC playoff game in Los Angeles. (Associated Press) They were the days of muddy ...

The Vikings will be the first NFL team to compete overseas in back-to-back weeks. Minnesota will faceoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park in Dublin on Sept. 28. The game will be seen on 9 ...

Since 1961, the Minnesota Vikings have had their fair share of wonderful football players. But they have also had some of the most disappointing players and biggest draft busts that many fans would ...