Ancient vikings

Seeing as historians can barely agree on a definition of what it means to be Germanic, it's no surprise everyone else struggles to define it as well.

A small bunch of viking shields for an ongoing project. (And still learning Sketch book pro : the radial symetry work very well)

Are you interested in learning about the genetic roots of the Vikings? In this post, we'll discuss the ancestry of the Vikings.

Viking helmets, no horns

Arguably the most iconic example of a warrior burial in Viking Age Sweden is a mid-10th century grave in Birka. This grave has been the example of what a Viking warrior burial should look like for over a century. Everyone assumed that a man was the one laid to rest in the grave, but it was not.

Founded in the late 10th century, the Jomsvikings were a Scandinavian warrior brotherhood

In September, researchers published the largest ever genetic study of Vikings. These warriors may be more diverse than originally thought.

Dubbed the ‘sixth Scandinavian language’ Norn was spoken by Scots for centuries prior to its extinction, but echoes of this past can still be heard as remnants of the Viking tongue exist in modern Scottish words.

Have you ever heard of the incredible Viking archaeological treasures? 🤩 We’ve got the scoop on 10 incredible ancient artifacts, check out the link to learn more ➡️ https://blog.vkngjewelry.com/en/viking-treasures/ #vikingarchaeology #vikings #archaeology #treasures