Learn more about the influence the Vikings had on the English language.

Englishness has never been static or simple. From the arrival of the Romans to the waves of Saxons, Vikings, and Normans, English culture has always absorbed and adapted. How many generations must ...

History is on the verge early this softball season in the Mid-Suburban League. Elk Grove coach Ken Grams begins his 44th ...

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is one of the most important artifacts of English history. As a text, it is a remarkable record of events that helps shine a light onto the so-called “Dark Ages.” However, ...

"Without the support of my teammates, coaches, parents and especially my brother Charlie (who wrestles at Illinois), none of this would be possible," said the emotional Vikings junior who embraced ...

Unlikely. No one even bats an eye on the European nickname references like the Vandals, Britons, Saxons, Scots, Gaels, Vikings, Spartans, Trojans, and, oh yes, the Fighting Irish. My alma mater ...

Whenever I am asked a difficult question about Scottish history, I point out I am merely a history writer and not  a professional historian ...

An exhibition bringing together the amazing items that characterises Lancashire's history, heritage and people is set to open ...

Sam Darnold, who had a surprisingly strong season as the Minnesota Vikings' starter last season, will sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, according to NFL media. The NFL Network's Ian ...

The Minnesota Vikings added a measure of clarity to their once-murky quarterback situation on the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, with J.J. McCarthy rising back to the top of the ...

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to make some moves to get to the top of the NFC. To that end, they are expected to be active in NFL free agency. Sam Darnold is almost certain to end up leaving town.