He was the first Viking to seize the English crown, yet history remembers only his son. Sweyn Forkbeard laid the foundation for an empire that would change Europe.

A chance discovery by a Scottish metal detectorist uncovered one of the UK’s largest Viking treasure hoards.

Recent photos of Brock Lesnar with long hair and a thick beard draw Viking comparisons and reactions from Thor actor and fans ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered a Viking-era burial site in Denmark with 30 graves containing treasures such as beads and coins, suggesting connections to Danish royal power.

"I make beads like the Vikings did – just with modern tools" Lise Nilsen recreates bead necklaces from the Viking Age.