When England’s first true king confronted Viking power in the north, one of his most effective weapons became his manipulation of loyalty. By James OsborneBy the early 10th century, the concept of a unified England was still an unfinished project. Despite Alfred the Great’s victories against the Vikings – and the consolidating achievements of hisContinue reading “How England’s first king used an unexpected weapon to defeat the Vikings”
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Wawa Runestone reveals mysterious Viking-era carvings in Ontario
Hidden beneath layers of moss and time, a remarkable archaeological find has emerged from the forests of northern Ontario. The so-called ‘Wawa Runestone’ features over 250 Nordic runes and may be the longest known inscription of its kind on the continent. By Bill SteerMost archaeological discoveries in Canada are linked to the First Peoples. AfterContinue reading “Wawa Runestone reveals mysterious Viking-era carvings in Ontario”
Supposed Viking ship turned out to be a 15th-century vessel
By Raquel Brandao A shipwreck resting about 20 miles south of Stockholm, known as “Wreck 5,” has a new identity. It was long filed under “Viking,” but fresh fieldwork shows it is a late medieval vessel built with flush planking, a style that changed how ships carried people, cargo, and weapons. The wreck lies inContinue reading “Supposed Viking ship turned out to be a 15th-century vessel”