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A major risk factor for 'Viking Disease'? Neanderthal genesJune 16, 2023 – Your chances for developing the debilitating hand condition Dupuytren’s contracture may come from your Neanderthal ancestors, according to new research.
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.
The Viking origins of your Bluetooth devicesNovember 30, 2023 – Bold and ruthless, King Harald Gormsson gave his name to the wireless technology that unites devices the way he united Scandinavia.
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.
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).
Which Viking God Are You?March 03, 2017 – Are you a leader like Odin, or a troublemaker like Loki?
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.
The Realm of the VikingsFebruary 24, 2017 – From their mastery of the seas to their influence over lands, the Scandinavian raiders known as the Vikings shaped the world for centuries.
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.
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.
Vikings in North America? Here's what we really knowJanuary 12, 2023 – Viking sagas of transatlantic journeys have thrilled people for centuries. Historians are sorting fact from fiction—from accounts of clashes with the First Nations to where the Norse really settled.
Who was the first king of England? The answer is … complicated.May 02, 2023 – There are a number of candidates for England’s first royal coronation, but one man stands out as the origin of today's monarchy. This is the complex history that led to Aethelstan.
Who worshipped Thor? It's complicated.July 08, 2022 – This heathen god of the elements has a now-iconic identity. But how much of it is modern invention – and how much goes way back?
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.
A guide to Stockholm, Sweden's water-framed archipelago capitalOctober 28, 2023 – The Swedish capital’s character has been shaped by water over the centuries — and life on this scattering of islands continues to be dominated by it.
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.
