Category: History

3D Animation Of Lake Tissø, Denmark During The Viking Age

Tiss쎸 is a freshwater lake situated in the western part of the island of Sj쎦lland (English: Zealand) and pertains to the Kalundborg Municipality. Tiss쎸 can be translated in English as ‘The Gods’ Lake’, but the origin of its name is debatable (given the fact that there are many myths and tales in the Danish folklore…


A Brief History Of The Danish Vikings And Of The Danelaw

The Viking Age in Denmark represented an eventful period of time that saw the rise of the Danish Vikings as an important military force in northwestern Europe. So it is that during the Early Middle Ages the Danish Vikings voyaged across the North Sea to Britain and established the Danelaw, a historical regional in eastern…


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…


The Historical Truth Behind Aslaug

Aslaug is one of the main characters in the Irish-Canadian TV series ‘Vikings’ on History Channel. Her portrayal in the TV series is based on the ‘V쎶lsunga saga’, a legendary 13th Icelandic chronicle. Her name can also be found in different sagas under other variations such as슠Asl쎶g, Kr쎡ka, Kraba or Randalin. Aslaug is known for…