Lofn and the Idea of Forbidden Love: What Viking Myths Teach Us About Modern Dating
In today’s fast-paced world of modern dating, it may seem surprising to turn to the ancient tales of Norse mythology … Read More
Megan Tegman
Viking Life Beyond Raiding and Trade
Archaeological evidence shows Vikings spent most of their time in settlements, not on raids or trading expeditions. Norse communities developed … Read More
Valhalla Rising: Vikings Mythology in Modern Games
In today’s world, almost no one believes in anything anymore — innovative technologies have taken centre stage, pushing religion into … Read More
Generosity in the Viking Age: Sacrifice, Gift, and Loyalty
What did it mean to give in the Viking Age? For the Norse people, generosity was never a simple gesture; … Read More
Beads Across the North: Trade, Color, and Meaning
Beads are small, but their journeys were not. Traders followed trade route shorelines, crossed cold bays, and, sometimes, waited days … Read More
The Viking Mindset: How Fate Shaped a Fearless People
The image of the Viking is often one of a wild, fearless warrior, driven by a thirst for plunder and … Read More
The Impact of Viking Video Games on Norse Mythology Perception
The harsh cultural legacy of Norse mythology is like no other. Viking mythology, unlike the Greek, is full of imperfections. … Read More
Viking Trade Routes: How the Norse Shaped the Economy of Medieval Europe
When most people think of Vikings, they imagine fierce warriors in longships raiding distant coasts. While raiding was indeed part … Read More
Women in the Words: Female Voices and Roles in Viking Literature
The Viking world is often imagined as a saga of warriors, longships, and endless raids across cold seas. But literature … Read More
Get Ready for Valhalla with These 10 Films and TV Shows About Vikings
Ubisoft fans have loved Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for a long time. The game takes players to 9th-century England, where Vikings … Read More