Far from weak, Sigurd was a warrior with a mystical mark and a fierce legacy. The sagas paint a very different picture from the show.

They fought in a trance, felt no pain, and struck terror on the battlefield—these were the Ulfheðnar, Viking warriors who wore wolves and became beasts of war.

Viking warriors drew their shields, artisans displayed their wares and visitors strolled about in medieval and fantasy gear for the final day of the Ohio Viking Festival. The three-day festival wra… ...

Officially ordered in March, Bloodaxe chronicles the rise of one of history’s most famous Viking warriors, Erik Bloodaxe (Molyneux), and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.

Home Culture & Life Features Vikings creator Michael Hirst on violent warriors, historical drama, and pagan religions The man who created The Tudors travels even further into the past with History ...