In the riverside town of Vidin in Bulgaria, I was briefly king of the castle. I had the medieval citadel to myself. Looming over the Danube, the fortress was known for centuries as the guardhouse to ...
Like so many critical ice formations worldwide, Norway's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate as global temperatures ...
From burning castles to swords and magic and velvet gowns, medievalism has taken over 21st century pop culture.
The event is held every Saturday and Sunday in November. For more information visit SarasotaMedievalFair.com. Dale Asberry says he loves "roasting" or insulting both adults and children at the Torment ...
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How the Vikings Became the Normans

Fierce Viking raiders once terrorized Europe’s coasts — but in northern France, they transformed into the Normans, a people ...
Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic ...
Archeological work has been underway to uncover part of a medieval ... s history. As well as founding the church, Aethelflaed ...
Experts at the National Library of Norway believe the liturgical songbook was made by a local artisan around A.D. 1200.
The Viking Sea, classified as a small ship, carries under 1,000 passengers and features wrap-around verandas. At 745 feet, it can dock where larger vessels cannot, and Viking operates several ships of ...
From majestic fjords to cutting-edge museums and sustainable living, Norway’s vibrant capital, Oslo, is the epitome of ...
The town is the oldest in the country and was the capital for several hundred years, with wealthy merchants flocking to the ...
The town is the oldest in the country and was the capital for several hundred years, with wealthy merchants flocking to the ...