From Viking heritage to the birth of Denmark and its conversion to Christianity, a trip from Jutland to Zealand reveals a wealth of history Once upon a time, there was a Viking king. He prayed to Thor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cathedral in Odense houses the remains of Viking king Knud IV. Johan Tobias Joensen/Visit Odense/dpa-tmn Once upon a time, ...

A Viking burial site from the 10th century has been excavated in central Denmark. Consisting of 30 graves, the area was uncovered by chance in the village of Lisbjerg five miles north of Aarhus, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Viking Ship Museum; Jon Arnold Images Ltd/Alamy The Vikings were certainly world travelers: From home bases in Scandinavia they ...

Archaeologists recently found an artifact-filled Viking-era burial site in Denmark — revealing treasures that once belonged to an elite family. The discovery was announced by Moesgaard Museum (MOMU), ...

Archaeologists have found over 30 graves from the Viking era near Aarhus, Denmark, including a “very rare” coffin of an “important woman” who lived in the 10th century. Researchers were alerted to the ...

A decorative box with gold thread and scissors was discovered at the site, according to the Moesgaard Museum. Photo by Moesgaard Museum. Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient pagan burial site in ...

Denmark has a lot of Viking history, and you can see it in many places. Old forts, rune stones, and burial mounds tell stories of warriors, leaders, and seafarers. Some sites are lively, with markets ...

The Vikings were certainly world travelers: From home bases in Scandinavia they made their way as far west as North America, as far south as North Africa, and as far east as Russia and the Middle East ...

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient pagan burial site in eastern Denmark believed to be connected to an elite Viking Age family that lived in the region more than 1,000 years ago. Thirty viking ...

The Vikings were certainly world travelers: From home bases in Scandinavia they made their way as far west as North America, as far south as North Africa, and as far east as Russia and the Middle East ...