Viking Information
The purpose of this site is to provide information on all aspects of the ancient Norse people known as Vikings. Here you will find information on who the ancient Vikings were, when and where they lived, and how these medieval Norsemen became the most successful warriors and explorers of the Middle Ages. There are many pages of information that cover such topics as Viking history, exploration, mythology, weapons, famous Vikings, gods, goddesses, the ancient Norse alphabet consisting of Runes, Runestones, and much more.
On this site you will find answers to many common questions about the ancient Vikings. Examples of some of the questions you will find answers too are:
- Who were the ancient Vikings?
- Who were the Viking gods?
- Who were the most famous Vikings?
- What were the Viking longships?
- What is Norse jewelry and Viking jewelry and why do people wear it?
- How were the Vikings able to discover America centuries before Christopher Columbus?
- What happened to the ancient Norsemen?
The ancient Vikings were amazing medieval people. They were expert sailors, explorers, and fierce warriors. For nearly three hundred years, during the Middle Ages, they terrorized large parts of Europe, sacking and burning costal towns with swift raids from their famed long boats. However they were much more than savage brutes. The Vikings are famed for their incredible sea voyages. These voyages began in their Scandinavian homelands which are modern day Sweden, Denmark, and Norway and reached as far as Greenland, Iceland and even North America.
Our Viking Store has a great selection of Rune Jewelry, Viking Jewelry, books on every aspect of Viking life, Viking weapons for sale, and more.
Please read on to discover more about the amazing ancient Vikings.
