You'd expect a Viking-based story to be full of machismo ... Canute, in the early 11th century. While Canute is the historical figure the story swirls around, Thorfinn is our main hero.

And by at least the early 11th century, intrepid parties ... were high-status members of Viking society. PHOTOS: KIRSTEN HELGELAND, MUSEUM OF CULTURAL HISTORY (ANIMAL POST); NORA LOREK (3 OTHERS ...

The Viking era lasted nearly three centuries (late 8th century to late 11th century ... Isabelle pursued her passion for history after an initial career as a teacher, earning her PhD in Modern ...

However, raids in England continued. In the 11th century, "Danish armies led by Sweyn Forkbeard were still in full Viking mode: plundering, burning and demanding tribute from the Anglo-Saxons ...

Twelve boats, dating from 2,500 BC to the 11th century AD, along with other Viking artifacts were discovered ... They believe the warriors were Irish. Love Irish history? Share your favorite ...

In an 11th-century text by Adam of Bremen ... passing by the German cleric Adam of Bremen in his ecclesiastical history. Viking designNorse ships often feature intricately carved ornamentation ...

Pic credit: History The Curse ... to stand on a recreated Viking ship. The ship’s builder informed the guys that this type of vessel was first built in the 11th century but would still be ...

Concerns have been expressed about the archaeological impact of erecting a statue near Tynwald Hill of an 11th Century Manx Viking ruler. Plans were submitted last month for an illuminated ...