A new history of the Vikings captures the humanity of a brutal world
In “Embers of the Hands,” historian Eleanor Barraclough digs deep into the ways that the Vikings loved, traveled and even played.
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The real Viking Age: when did the era of Norse expansion start and end?
When did the Viking Age begin and end, and why is it so difficult to define? Explore when and how the era of Scandinavian ...
‘You are only the sixth person to see this since the Vikings’: Behind the scenes at the National Museum of Ireland
“You are,” Smith says as I stare at the newly exposed bright filigree of the Viking sword found in a river I have spent a ...
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The Vikings also used crampons to avoid slipping on ice
Crampons, also known as ice grips – with spikes that dig into the ice to stop people from slipping – are a relatively common ...
Vikings have history of thwarting Rams in playoffs but L.A. had memorable moments too
The Vikings beat the Rams in the 1969 Western Conference Championship, NFC title games in 1974 and ’76, and a '77 divisional ...
Why Kevin O’Connell’s extension with the Vikings was an absolute no-brainer
The Vikings were never going to trade O'Connell, who led the team to a 14-3 record and within one win of the No. 1 seed in ...
Vikings, coach Kevin O’Connell agree to multiyear contract extension
The Vikings completed one major item on their offseason to-do list, agreeing to terms on a multiyear extension with coach Kevin O’Connell. The team announced the deal Tuesday, eight days ...