When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed the remains of a 1,500-year-old farming village near the ...

Discover 2,000 years of history amid the picturesque streets of York. A Roman fortress, then a Viking stronghold, followed by a Medieval wool-trading center, then an Industrial railway hub, and ...

When the Vikings first sailed to Greenland in the late 10 th century, they didn’t have compasses to guide them; that technology wouldn’t reach Europe until the late 16 th century. So how did they do ...

Finally, a new historical battle has been added for those that like to reenact some of the more famous battles throughout history. In Viking Invasion's case, this is the battle for Stamford Bridge ...

Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as solar compasses for Vikings. Jack Knudson is an assistant editor for Discover ...

A medieval manor house site in Leicestershire is set to open to the public this weekend. After eight years of excavation work by volunteers and following a £38,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant, the ...

From Roman ruins to candlelit alleyways, this walled city invites travelers to explore the chilling stories that linger where ...

In 885, a Viking fleet descended on Paris with thousands of warriors and siege weapons. For nearly a year, the city held out ...