Judith Jesch, a leading expert in Viking history and archaeology, has been at the forefront of challenging the conventional views on Viking women. In her extensive research, Jesch has sought to answer whether Viking women could have been warriors, rather than just symbolic figures in the sagas. J

Viking history is often depicted through the lens of men – raiders, kings, and warriors – yet recent studies have shown that women may have played a more integral role in Viking society than previously believed. One of the leading experts on Viking studies, Professor Judith Jesch, has ma

The Vikings' impact was not confined to Europe and North America. Their trade networks extended all the way to the Middle East, where they engaged in commerce with the Arab world. The Vikings, known to the Arabs as the “Rus,” traded goods such as furs, slaves, and timber for silver,

The Vikings also played a significant role in shaping the history of Ireland and Scotland. In Ireland, Viking raids began in 795 AD and were followed by the establishment of settlements such as Dublin, which became an important Viking trading port. The Norse-Irish connection led to the creation of a