Author Archives: Jules William Press

Vikings in Norway were much more likely to die violent deaths than those in Denmark

By Owen Jarus Viking Age skeletons in Norway were much more likely to bear signs of lethal violence than those in Denmark, possibly because society in Norway was less stratified and centralized. Viking age people who lived in what is now Norway were far more likely to be violently killed than Viking age people who lived in Denmark,Continue reading “Vikings in Norway were much more likely to die violent deaths than those in Denmark”

Distant Origins of the Galloway Hoard’s Lidded Vessel Unveiled

By Gary Manners In 2014, a stunning discovery in Scotland’s Galloway region unveiled a Viking-age treasure trove that has since captivated archaeologists and historians alike. Known as the Galloway Hoard, this collection of ancient treasures offers a rare glimpse into the complex and interconnected world of the early medieval period. Among the most remarkable finds inContinue reading “Distant Origins of the Galloway Hoard’s Lidded Vessel Unveiled”

5 forgotten Viking battles that shaped Britain’s destiny

From Anglo-Saxons slaughtered by Vikings in East Anglia to the Norse king ambushed and slain in the Pennines, Britain’s Viking age saw bloodletting on a huge scale. Thomas Williams introduces five forgotten battles that helped shape a nation’s destiny. The Viking age gave us some of the most iconic battles in British history. There wasContinue reading “5 forgotten Viking battles that shaped Britain’s destiny”