A new genetic study revealed distinct Viking origins for the Faroe Islands and Iceland, challenging previous assumptions about the uniformity of Norse settlements in the North Atlantic. The ...

The Vikings were master explorers, traversing the Atlantic between the late 8th and mid-11th centuries. From Newfoundland to Greenland, their longships carried them across vast seas. Among their ...

Descendants of Icelandic Vikings work in Lake Winnipeg's commercial ice fishing industry, racing against time and weather to bring in their catch. While some fishers struggle to finish the fall ...

1. The meaning of “Viking” has changed over time. “Today, ‘Viking’ has become the label of choice that describes any Scandinavians in the so-called Viking Age from the late eighth ...

There are many reasons to add Iceland to your travel itinerary next year. In addition to its natural wonders, the country ...

SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is offering an extraordinary line-up of Northern Europe itineraries for the summer 2025 ...