When Old Norse explorers reached North America, they made history. But their brief, violent encounter with its indigenous ...

Your name might carry more history than you think. These 30 surnames still found across the North of England could mean ...

Think you’re pure Scottish? You could be wrong. These 30 surnames still common in Scotland and the north of England may point ...

Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here <a href=" It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! In this video I explain how the Vikings explored, raided and conquered territories throughout Europe ...

In 1610, Samuel de Champlain set up what's known as the first European settlement in New Brunswick on Caton's Island in the ...

This article was written by Martha Hayden and originally appeared on The Restless Viking website on September 24, 2024. Did ...

Learn about the Viking exploration of North America at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site in Newfoundland. The Vikings were more than just raiders—they were farmers and fishermen seeking new ...

Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 seeking a westward route to Asia but instead reached the Americas, unaware of their true significance. Though long credited with "discovering" America, Indigenous ...

A 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement containing coins and jewelry has been discovered in the Czech Republic. A 2,200-year-old ...

The day has finally arrived — 40 years in the making.  The Leif Erickson Viking Ship is fully restored, has a permanent home and will soon be fully protected from the weather with a roof and public ...

“This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we mark the 150th anniversary of the great migration of Icelanders to ...

Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...