How to cook a violent Viking stew—and a giant geodeFebruary 11, 2020 – Scientists discover recipes for some of the world’s toughest concoctions—and a way to burn off 6,000 calories without strenuous activity.
Lost Viking ‘highway’ revealed by melting iceApril 15, 2020 – 1,000-year-old horseshoes, sleds, and tools are emerging from a shrinking ice patch in Norway, telling the story of the rise and fall of a mountain pass and the people who traveled along it.
Why Archaeologists Are Excited About a Viking CombJanuary 19, 2018 – It's a 1,000-year-old comb simply inscribed with the word "comb," but it may hold clues to the origins of the Viking Age.
Do Viking Funeral Clothes Reveal Surprising Arabic Lettering?October 12, 2017 – One expert says symbols for “Ali” and “Allah” were unearthed in Scandinavia, though other experts remain skeptical.
Norse Greenlanders Dominated Ivory Trade, Walrus DNA ShowsAugust 07, 2018 – A new study reveals how the Norse eked out a good life on the icy island by cornering the market in this exotic wildlife product.
This Mass Grave May Belong to 'Great Viking Army'February 02, 2018 – Bones are yielding new clues about the massive, mysterious Viking forces that invaded England.
Iceland's Turf Houses Merge Beautifully With NatureJuly 18, 2017 – This architectural tradition was brought to Europe by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago.
How Much Viking Lore Is True?January 22, 2017 – Archaeologists have confirmed key details in Norse oral histories (but not the dragons, elves, and trolls).
Famous Viking Warrior Was a Woman, DNA RevealsSeptember 12, 2017 – New evidence forces reconsideration of a well-known gravesite—and may shed light on Viking gender roles.
360° Video: Viking and Slav Reenactors Face Off in an Epic BattleJanuary 17, 2017 – Charge into the fray of an epic Viking battle with over 600 hardcore reenactors armed with swords and axes.
Which Viking God Are You?March 03, 2017 – Are you a leader like Odin, or a troublemaker like Loki?
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Walking on Air and Inside a Viking FestivalAugust 12, 2016 – We selected our favorite pictures from the past week on @natgeo Instagram. See more of our photographers' photos on Instagram.
Is Iceland Really Green and Greenland Really Icy?June 30, 2016 – A longstanding rumor claims the names are a bait and switch.
What You Don’t Know About the VikingsFebruary 24, 2017 – Yes, they were brutal. They also had women leaders, coveted luxury, and encountered more than 50 cultures from Afghanistan to Canada.
9 Dazzling Discoveries of Ancient Gold TreasureOctober 04, 2017 – These stunning pictures of priceless artifacts reveal the seductive power of gold.
Pictures: An Elite Viking’s Prized PossessionsMarch 24, 2016 – Buried for more than a thousand years, Scotland's “Galloway hoard” may include rare artifacts looted from medieval monasteries.
