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Jorvik Viking Festival - Photo: York Archaeological Trust

Battles, feasting, Norse myths and poo, at Europe’s largest Viking festival

The 33rd JORVIK Viking Festival will take place from Monday 20th to Sunday 26th February in York, with battles, Viking crafts and workshops…

JORVIK Viking Festival

Beard contests, banquets and poo at JORVIK Viking Festival

The JORVIK Viking Festival is the annual celebration of all things Viking, and sees the Norse invaders once again settling down all over the city of York…

Jorvik Viking Festival - Photo: York Archaeological Trust

Banquets, battles and historic poo at Jorvik Viking Festival

The 31st annual JORVIK Viking Festival will take place at venues across York from Saturday 14th February to Thursday 22nd February 2015…

Jorvik Viking Festival - Photo: York Archaeological Trust

Time for battle in York as the JORVIK Viking Festival kicks off

Taking place from 15 – 23 Feb, JORVIK Viking Festival takes its theme from Viking legends with Norse gods, magical creatures and a horde of Viking warriors…

Viking trail for children at Clifford’s Tower

Join the Viking trail for children at Clifford’s Tower from 11th – 19th February 2012…

26th Annual JORVIK Viking Festival (19-27 February 2011)

King Ethelred, combat training and burning boats…must be JORVIK Viking Festival

The annual JORVIK Viking Festival, now in its 26th year, is a city-wide celebration of York’s Viking heritage organised by York Archaeological Trust…

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Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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