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The RoadNot all roads lead to Rome. Though some, like highway 9 near the village of Langeid in the Setesdal Valley of southern Norway, lead back in time. A routine infrastructure project connected to the highway revealed a viking era cultural treasure few could have ever imagined.The DiscoveryAn archaeology team from the University of Oslo was quickly called in and--as the layers of earth were removed, like pages in a book--Viking burial sites sp...

The Board is Set The Norman invasion of 1066 not only changed the course of English history forever, it would shape the future of France for centuries to come as well. The new English aristocracy formed under the feudal Franco-Norman conquerors ensured far reaching territorial claims on both sides of the English Channel. Roughly half of modern France's western territory would eventually come under their sway along with the formerly Saxon ruled...

Tools of the RaidGreat axes were a staple of Northern European warfare from the 9th through 11th centuries. They could reach over six feet in length and weigh up to six pounds, typically sporting light, thin blades. The two most prevalent examples being the earlier Type L and the later Type M as categorized by Petersen's Typology. It was in this time that the humble axe stood shoulder to shoulder with the mightiest spear and sword. Some of the mo...