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Did the Vikings take drugs?

Viking warriors earned a reputation for brutal strength and terrifying fearlessness, but the question of whether they used substances to enhance that state remained open to debate. Pagan traditions ...
Excited scientists have discovered evidence in the UK of humans deliberately making fire 400,000 years ago, dramatically ...
Viking-era recovery methods work. Here's a deep dive into three unusual yet highly effective techniques to optimize your post-workout recovery.
Archaeologists discover a Viking grave in Senja containing the remains of a woman and a her beloved dog in a boat.
Researchers are now investigating a Viking Age grave with preserved skeletal remains and jewelry. The grave was found at Val ...
The Ash Pendant was discovered in a Viking Age burial mound in Sweden and may have been used by a female shaman.
An expert has shared advice if you come across 'treasure' in the North West. Heather Beeton works as a finds liaison officer ...
Danish archaeologists uncovered 77 medieval graves in Aarhus, revealing the harsh realities of 12th-century Christian life ...
Below are the three individuals nominated for 2026’s ‘Archaeologist of the Year’, whose achievements reflect the diverse work ...
Archaeologists in coastal Norway have uncovered a Viking-Age grave that is forcing specialists to rethink what they know ...
A man who crafted a replica Viking shield in his garden shed before donating it to a museum on the Isle of Man said the ...
The House of Manannan has received a replica Viking Age shield crafted by Chris Clayton, a frequent visitor to the Isle of ...