Cool male Viking names and their meanings
Choosing a Viking name for your baby boy is very on trend at the moment. If you want a name…
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Norwegian boy names: the best male names from Norway
Looking for an unusual name for your baby boy? Why not check out some cute Norwegian boy names? Norwegian men’s…
Did Vikings have tattoos?
If you believe the old stereotypes, Vikings were violent seafarers who made their enemies shudder. But did they really have…
Viking Longhouses: what are they, and where can you visit them?
Although Vikings are often portrayed as brutal raiders who sailed the seas, pillaging and plundering wherever they went, the reality…
Cool female Viking names and their meanings
Viking names for girls are pretty popular right now, and if you want to give your newborn daughter a strong…
Finnish girl names: the best girls’ names from Finland!
Looking for an unusual name for your newborn? Why not check out some Finnish baby girls’ names? Finnish women have…
Were there ever black Vikings?
When you think about Vikings, it’s likely that an image of a pale, blonde-haired warrior wielding a battle axe comes…
Norse Paganism: what is it, and what do its followers believe?
Slowly abandoned when Christianity spread throughout Scandinavia, and then forgotten about for centuries, Norse Paganism is making a bit of…
Tipping in Sweden: when should you tip?
Wondering how much you should tip when travelling around Sweden? Keen to avoid a cultural faux pas? This guide will show…
Viking Chess: Kubb and Hnefatafl explained
When you hear the word “Viking”, you probably think of fierce warriors who raided and pillaged across Europe. It’s not…