When you think of Vikings, images of mighty warriors wielding powerful swords immediately come to mind. Viking swords are ...

Tattoo symbols have been an integral part of different cultures and belief systems around the world. Tattoos have also been used to represent mythical creatures and the spiritual world.

Lions have long been symbols of strength, courage, and majesty, making them a popular choice for tattoos that represent ...

A richly furnished grave excavated in 1878 near the Viking town of Birka in eastern Sweden had long been assumed to hold a powerful male warrior. The grave was equipped with an arsenal of weapons ...

Photographs by ROBERT CLARK-PHOTOGRAPHED AT GUSTAVIANUM, UPPSALA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Viking warriors fought for riches ... Many adorn their bodies with tattoos, and some adopt a Viking diet ...

British historians recently announced the remarkable discovery of a 1,000-year-old Viking "wallet," thanks to two curious metal detectorists. Manx National Heritage, an organization based on the ...

In fact, the Vikings left behind a great number of documents in stone, wood and metal, all written in the enigmatic symbols known ... for the divination. Viking warriors harnessed the arcane ...

Viking warriors have often been portrayed as horned helmet wearing, sword wielding warriors who went into battle with their long hair flowing down their backs - but is this really what they were like?

Archaeologists said they've unearthed more than 50 well-preserved Viking skeletons over the past six months, providing rare insights into how the sea-faring society lived and traveled.

They have fought in every war the United States has waged since the nation began. Being a warrior is more than about fighting, it is about service to the community and protection of their homeland.

Archaeologists have found a remote mountain shelter used by travelers during the Viking Age. The team identified the rock cabin along an ancient transport route across the Hardanger Plateau ...