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Evidence of Fabled Viking Navigational Tool Found
A discovery from the wreckage of a 16th-century ship may finally prove that the Vikings’ legendary “sunstones” really existed.
Vikings Had Mice, Did Travel
The Vikings brought the house mouse species to the areas they settled, including Iceland and Greenland, a new study shows.
This Year in History: 2011
As the year comes to an end, explore the top History in the Headlines stories published in 2011, from breaking news to special features.
Viking Chief Buried in His Boat Found in Scotland
The first intact Viking boat burial site to be found on the British mainland was discovered recently in Scotland, archaeologists announced.
Did Viking Warriors Bare Groovy Teeth?
Viking warriors raiding Britain may have filed their teeth to scare their enemies, according to archaeologists excavating a unique mass grave.
Summer Solstice Traditions
The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere this year, was a day of great significance for many past civilizations.
What Did the Vikings Look Like?
Researchers have recreated the face of a Viking woman who died some 1,000 years ago, offering what may be the most accurate representation yet of a living, breathing Viking.
Did Vikings Use Crystals to Navigate?
New research suggests that the mythic sunstones used by seafaring Vikings were polarizing crystals that helped them navigate under overcast skies.
