RUNTUNA, Sweden — The cries of “hell!” “hell!” ringing out across a snow-clad landscape attracted a curious crowd of weekend tobogganers. At the foot of an ancient Viking burial mound, one of the ...

In the remote wilderness of Ontario, a small stone etched with strange symbols has sparked renewed debate among historians and archaeologists. Discovered by chance, the artifact may contain runes, ...

The Vikings were never a single unified people. Norse societies included traders, settlers, and raiders from diverse backgrounds across Scandinavia and beyond. Over centuries, myths and political ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

AMERICAN VIKINGS: How the Norse Sailed Into the Lands and Imaginations of America. By Martyn Whittock. Pegasus Books. 272 pages. $29.95. Centuries of lively and heroic medieval sagas, first recorded ...

The new official Viking spirit symbol was revealed Tuesday morning at Del Mar College. The new seal is being displayed at the north lobby of the Harvin Student Center. Officials are excited to show ...