Author: Victor Rouă

Danish Chef To Revive The Cuisine Of The Norsemen

A Danish chef by the name Jesper Lynge is on a mission to revive Viking Age cuisine. Lynge, 44-year-old, is the master chef at the Lindholm H쎸je Cafe located in Lindholm H쎸je, a major archaeological site situated northward of슠Aalborg (or 쎅lborg), northern Jutland, Denmark.슠He runs the caf쎩 that provides authentic treats with basic ingredients used…


A Brief History Of The Hvalsey Church In Greenland

The ruins of the Hvalsey church from southern Greenland represent the best preserved historical evidence of a past Norse settlement in the region during the Middle Ages. Geographically, the site on which the church was built is located on a narrow strip of land facing a fjord, in the proximity of the small town of…


The Saga Of A Viking Longhouse In Iceland (Documentary)

Mosfellsb쎦r is a small town situated in southwestern Iceland, very close to the country’s capital city, Reykjav쎭k. In the proximity of Mosfellsb쎦r there is a well preserved Norse longhouse that dates back to the Viking Age. This architectural structure proved worthy of research that ultimately determined several aspects of the Norse settlement in early medieval…


Norwegian Forest Cats, The Pets Of The Vikings

The Norwegian forest cats are a very popular breed of cats in the Nordic countries. They are one of the most popular pet choices in Norway, Iceland, Sweden and also France. It is believed that these pets were brought by the Vikings to Norway from the British archipelago during the early Middle Ages. Ever since,…


The History Of The Viking Castle In Peel, Isle Of Man

The Peel Castle situated on St. Patrick’s Isle, a small island connected to the seaside town of Peel in the Isle of Man, is a castle which was originally built by the Norsemen during the Viking Age. During the late part of the 11th century, the Isle of Man was under the control of King…