During the Viking Age, Pregnancies Were Political, Precarious—and Violent

A new study shows that pregnancies during the Viking Age were far from a private matter, closely tied to conflict, social status, and the harsh realities of life and death.

May 17, 2025 - 15:28
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During the Viking Age, Pregnancies Were Political, Precarious—and Violent
Britomart by Walter Crane (1900). Library of Decorative Arts, Paris.

A new study shows that pregnancies during the Viking Age were far from a private matter, closely tied to conflict, social status, and the harsh realities of life and death.