Norse Society Archive

Old Norse Settlers Traded Walrus Ivory With Kyiv – Spectacular Archaeological Finds Reveal

AncientPages.com | June 16, 2022

Jan Barterk - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists had low expectations when excavations started at 35 Spaska Street in Kyiv in 2007. Two earlier archaeological surveys had been carried out

Ancient History Facts

How Common Were Viking Tattoos In The Norse Society?

AncientPages.com | March 24, 2018

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have found evidence that people in almost all corners of the world practiced tattooing for thousands of years. Ancient tattoos served diverse purposes.

Ancient History Facts

Holmgang – Dangerous Viking Duel Settled Disputes

AncientPages.com | March 10, 2018

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like in any other ancient society, Norse people had to follow laws and rules, but there were often disputes, and sometimes people decided