Viking

In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil was the tree that connected the nine worlds. It was a massive ash tree sacred to the gods but simultaneously made of the fabric of reality. Yggdrasil was so important that it even had its god, Odin, responsible in some way for the creation of the nine realms. Yggdrasil somehow connected

There are about as many names for Christmas as there are ways of celebrating it. Some call it Xmas, which simply is an abbreviation of Christmas, as the ‘X,’ as it was originally used, isn’t an ‘X’ at all, but rather what is known as a chi-rho, an early Christian symbol for Christ on the cross. 

Throughout history, there is no shortage of instances where people have turned to mass slaughter to facilitate their political ends and remove rivals from the scene. Many of these are well known.  For instance, in 1934, Adolf Hitler purged the leadership of the SA, including the head of the paramilitary force Ernst Rohm, once he

The Vikings are a group of people who are often associated with violence and slavery. However, what is not as well-known is the role that slavery played in their culture. It’s suggested that slavery was fundamental to their society. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the history of Viking-era slavery

When most people think of the Vikings, they think of fierce warriors who raided and pillaged their way across Europe. But what many people don’t know is that the Vikings were also a very sophisticated culture with a strong appreciation for drugs. What drugs did they use? How were they used? Keep reading to find

The Vikings were a force to be reckoned with back in the day. These seafaring warriors were some of the most feared people on the planet. They were known for their brutality and their prowess in battle. But who were the greatest Viking leaders? Let’s take a look at 16 of the most legendary Vikings

Viking weddings were steeped in tradition and ceremony and played a vital role in Viking society. These weddings were not just about two people getting married; they were also about joining two families and continuing the Viking community. They were elaborate affairs, with many rituals and customs that symbolized the importance of the union. From

Perhaps one of the strangest aspects of the Viking Age of European history, which lasted from the late eighth century through to the eleventh century, was its allegedly homogenous nature.  To hear the word Viking today conjures up images of naval warriors descending into Britain, France, and Ireland from any part of Denmark, Norway, or