The Vikings were crazy for silver. It was a hallmark of wealth, hoarded in the form of cigar-shaped ingots and woven into intricate neck-rings. The problem was that scarcely any silver was mined in ...

Most people today envision Vikings as battle-hardened marauders, but this caricature doesn't represent the full picture of these seafaring Scandinavians. While Vikings were certainly elite warriors ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite their well documented reputation for pillaging and conquest ...