The Vikings are best known for raiding Europe in their longships, but there is so much more to these mysterious seafarers.
With each new discovery of a Viking burial or hoard of buried treasure, archeologists are slowly piecing together the Viking Age. From how their warriors sailed the seas with their pets to why they might not have been as blond as we think, Live Science's expert writers and editors reveal the latest news, features and articles about Vikings.
Latest about Vikings
50 Viking Age burials discovered in Denmark, including a woman in a rare 'Viking wagon'
Finding a Viking Age burial ground of this size is rare, in part because Scandinavian soil doesn't preserve skeletons well.
Vikings in Norway were much more likely to die violent deaths than those in Denmark
Viking Age skeletons in Norway were much more likely to bear signs of lethal violence than those in Denmark, possibly because society in Norway was less stratified and centralized.
Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is
The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts.
'Spectacular silver treasure' from Viking Age unearthed by college student on farm in Denmark
A metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark.
Viking Age ship burial may be hiding beneath Norwegian farm, iron rivets hint
A scattering of rivets found in a field in Norway could be evidence of a Viking Age ship burial.
Viking Age 'treasure' discovered by metal detectorist on Isle of Man
The silver ingot would have been used during the Viking Age in exchange for goods and services.
Viking sword with 'very rare' inscription discovered on family farm in Norway
The ancient weapon seems to be a rare type of iron sword made in the Frankish Empire.
Viking Age women with cone-shaped skulls likely learned head-binding practice from far-flung region
The skull modifications were found on the skeletons of three women buried on Gotland almost 1,000 years ago.
