vikahistoria
Vikahistoria is a term used in some online wikis and local historical projects to describe the study or compilation of the history of a place, group, or fictional setting named Vika. It is not an established academic discipline; its precise scope and purpose vary by community.
Etymology and usage: The compound combines a proper name Vika with the word historia, signaling a narrative
Scope and topics: When used for a real locality, vikahistoria typically covers origins, settlement and growth,
Methods: The work draws on standard historiographical methods—archival research, field study, inscriptions and material culture analysis,
Usage and reception: Because there is no universal standard for vikahistoria, its presentation varies across projects.
See also: Viking history, local history, historiography, worldbuilding.