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The high‑tech shipbuilding methods that helped Vikings dominate the seas

From the 750s on, the Vikings’ advanced shipbuilding technology helped give them the edge.

14.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Lisa Bennett

Norse mythology brims with fierce, fabulous women. Here are 5 of my favourites

Most stories of the Vikings and their gods focus on men. It’s time for the women to take centre stage: from giantesses to bad-arse shieldmaidens.

06.01.2026 10

The Conversation

Lisa Bennett