People associate Vikings with axes and with good reason. While most of Western Europe was using swords, the Northmen preferred axes. Archeologists find this weapon more often and in greater variety in the Viking dominated areas. Tapestries and other art show Vikings with axes, and there’s a very good chance that King Erik Bloodaxe was so named because of his weapon.

Archaeologists in Denmark announced in September 2024 that they have worked for months to excavate over 50 skeletons.

My Mother Told Me" is a famous ancient Norse Skaldic song

Asatru (Icelandic: Ásatrú) is a religion which involves the worship of ancient Germanic and Scandinavian Viking spirits and Gods.

MCU’s God of Mischief gained so much popularity with the audience that Marvel released an entire series dedicated to the Norse god as part of its fourth phase. Released on Disney+,

TWILIGHT OF THE GODS

In a battle between Vikings and dragons, is Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel), a young Viking destined to fend off the village of Berk from dragons. However, Hiccup excelled more in crafting gear than battling dragons. One day, when Hiccup came face to face with a dragon but decided to spare its life. Hiccup ended up naming this dragon Toothless and forming an unlikely friendship with the dragon.

Netflix's hit historical drama Vikings: Valhalla will return for Season 3 in 2024 .

Given Ragnar’s symptoms and how he was able to recover after the Vikings siege of Paris, he most likely had kidney damage. As bad as the hit to his back was, Ragnar didn’t hurt his spine as he was able to walk, so it was an internal injury.

Today, Netflix reveals the premiere date and shares a first look at the third and final season of Ragnarok. The coming-of-age series with a twist of Norse mythology will launch globally on Netflix on August 24, 2023.