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Viking Blog

Here on Life in Norway’s viking blog, we dive into the history, lifestyle and culture to try to figure out what viking life in Norway was really like.

Norway and viking culture go hand-in-hand. While TV shows and movies have increased interest in the culture, there’s a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there.

Lone Viking longship

Our aim is to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate viking blog on the internet. We scour the headlines to bring you news of the latest archaeological finds, and what they can tell us about how the vikings lived.

We also look in detail at some of the famous historic figures from the era, and everything about their culture from the food to the religion. If you think there’s an article missing, get in touch and let us know. Our research team is standing by. Enjoy!

Start by watching this video: It’s a look inside the Viking Village at Avaldsnes in western Norway. After that, scroll down to dig into the latest blog posts.

I hope you enjoyed that! Now, enjoy the latest Viking blog articles about the Viking Age in Norway, Scandinavia and beyond:

Port Ellen, a small town on the island of Islay.

Islay: The Scottish Island the Vikings Never Left

Viking relocation ships approaching.

DNA Reveals Large Migration Into Scandinavia During the Viking Age

Viking warriors illustration.

Viking DNA Tests: Discover Your True Scandinavian Ancestry

These iron bars were likely used as a means of payment both in the Iron Age and the Middle Ages. They are made of iron from Valdres, and all are cast in the same shape. Photo: Mildri Een Eide / Innlandet Fylkeskommune.

Rare Viking Age Iron Bars Discovered in Valdres

Erik the Red in Greenland

Erik the Red: The Norse Explorer who Settled Greenland

The inscription “He is Odin’s Man” is in a round half circle over the head of a man. Photo: Arnold Mikkelsen/The National Museum of Denmark.

Is Norse God Odin Older Than Previously Thought?

Viking language of the sword.

Viking Words: The Old Norse Influence on English

Viking book reader

Viking Books: The Best Reads on the Viking Age

Archaeologist Marianne Bugge Kræmer with the view from the discovery site. Holmendammen can be seen in the background. Click to add image caption. Photo: Byantikvaren in Oslo.

Viking Grave Discovered in Western Oslo

Valhalla concept image with northern lights

Welcome to Valhalla: The Norse Afterlife Explained

The find consists of a total of 46 objects in silver. Photo: Birgit Maixner, NTNU Science Museum.

‘Exceptional’ Viking Silver Discovery in Central Norway

Viking Age helmet in Danelaw.

Danelaw Explained: When the Vikings Ruled in England

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