Viking Voyages and Geography Lessons: Mapping the North Atlantic as an Interactive Classroom Expedition
You might not realize that the Vikings were among the first Europeans to explore North America, long before Columbus set … Read More
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When the Valkyrie Leaves: Völund, Loss and the Temptation to Control an Imagined Lover
The tale opens by a still lake, where three valkyries sit by the shore, spinning and watching the sky. Three … Read More
Five Major Viking Accomplishments That Still Inspire Modern Gaming
1) Reaching North America (c. AD 1000) Centuries before Columbus, Norse sailors from Greenland and Iceland crossed the North Atlantic … Read More
Runes, Oaths, and Messages: How Vikings Declared Love in Code
Think of a Viking. You probably picture a big hairy dude with an axe, yelling something swearing. Right? Well surprise… … Read More
Why Vikings Took Risks Others Would Never Dare
The Vikings emerged from the cold and unforgiving North, where the seas roared and nights stretched endlessly. More than mere … Read More
Vikings, Valor, and the Thrill of Uncertainty: The Ancient Roots of Modern Risk
People talk about the Vikings like they were just raiders, barbarians with boats. But the truth is, they were gamblers … Read More
An Educational Journey Through the Viking World: Faith, Exploration, and Cultural Exchange
The Viking Age is one of the most fascinating periods in world history — an era filled with seafaring warriors, … Read More
Exploring Viking Heritage Through Interactive Experiences
Viking history continues to fascinate people around the world. These Scandinavian explorers and artisans left an enduring legacy that shaped … Read More
When They Gambled Away Gold, Estates… or Their Own Lives
When we hear the word “Vikings,” our imagination paints fierce longships cutting through icy seas, raids on distant shores, and … Read More
How Vikings Inspire Modern Sports Teams
One of the most visually striking images of the Vikings is a flotilla of longships raiding and pillaging distant lands. … Read More