Floki, portrayed by actor Gustaf Skarsg rd, is known in real life as the first Viking to intentionally reach Iceland.

T he Vikings series from History Channel, which first aired in 2013, originally chronicled the journey of the legendary Norse ...

In movies and books about Vikings, the ancient seafaring conquerors don’t pause their revelry to remove gristle from their teeth with toothpicks. But in real life, they did, according to a new ...

The seas were very important for Viking life and fishing provided a big part of the Viking diet. Living near the sea had other benefits. The Vikings were excellent sailors and it was easier for ...