Sequencing the genomes of over 400 Viking men, women, and children from ancient burial sites, researchers found evidence of genetic influence from Southern Europe and Asia in Viking DNA dating ...

With that description, the Vikings entered the annals of medieval history as merciless raiders, having also killed a local official in southern Great Britain in 789.

An artist recreates what a Viking woman warrior from Birka may have looked like in battle. For 140 years, archaeologists concluded a grave in the small town was for male warrior, but new evidence ...

In a nutshell CT scans of 15 Viking-age skulls revealed widespread dental infections, sinusitis, ear diseases, and joint ...

In this book, Doug Price provides an archaeological history of Scandinavia--a land mass comprising the modern countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway-from the arrival of the first humans after the ...

Vikings Unearthed Uncover the truth behind the legendary Vikings and their epic journey to the Americas. Runtime: 01: 52 : 52 Topic: Ancient Worlds Ancient Worlds NOVA ...

A study of nearly 300 ancient Scandinavian genomes reveals sources of Vikings’ genetic ancestry. ... These genomes are among new means to understand and explore the Vikings’s history and ...