Recent research sheds new light on the role of pregnant women in Viking society ... narratives of warrior pregnant women, it must be recognized that at least in art and stories, ideas circulated ...

Pregnant women wielding swords and wearing martial helmets, foetuses set to avenge their fathers — and a harsh world where ...

Researchers studied Old Norse literature and archaeological evidence to shed new light on women's experiences of pregnancy ...

The study also hinted at the grim reality of life for many newborn infants arriving into the world during the Viking Age.

at least in art and stories, be engaged with violence and weapons. These were not passive bodies. Together with recent studies of Viking women buried as warriors, this provokes further thought to ...

Archaeologist Julia Wihlborg suggested that the sword and shield of the Hårby Valkyrie may represent a woman who had manly qualities or who became a man, raising the question of whether female ...

What does it sound like when women rise? When their voices unite in a single, powerful, anthem? The answer can be heard on the streets of the Downtown Eastside each year at events like the ...

The exhibition 'The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel' will be on show until 14 September 2025 on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & ...

Wigan Warriors issued a statement of intent with a 40-6 victory over reigning champions York Valkyrie in the opening match of the Women's Super League season. The back-to-back Grand Final winners ...

Through the figure of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna Thunder Hawk this inspiring film traces the untold story of countless Native American women struggling for their peoples civil ...