Author Archives: Jules William Press

As Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe is a must-visit destination for history lovers and travelers seeking an authentic glimpse into Scandinavia’s Viking Age history and legacy. With its cobbled streets, well-preserved medieval buildings, and a deep connection to its Viking past, Ribe offers a journey through time unlike anywhere else in the country. Ribe: A TownContinue reading “The Viking History Of Ribe, Denmark’s Oldest Town”

The people of Shetland, a group of islands north of Scotland, are welcoming the arrival of spring in dramatic style – by burning viking longships. Up Helly Aa was first celebrated in 1881 and is unique to these islands. But it’s a tradition that is evolving, with a woman at the heart of it forContinue reading “Torching tradition as first woman raises the axe for Shetland’s Vikings”