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The Norse mythological world has a surprisingly large footprint across popular culture, just like many of the mythological pantheons of … Read More

Every authentic culture leaves a permanent mark that sometimes reverberates for centuries through myriad new forms and oceans of derivative … Read More

To the Vikings, fate wasn’t a mystery, it was a certainty. From the moment a person drew their first breath, … Read More

Not too long ago, Norse mythology mostly lived on the pages of old sagas or in the occasional Hollywood film. … Read More

There are many myths and stereotypes about Vikings, mostly fuelled by Hollywood films. In reality, most of the ‘facts’ we … Read More

When we think of Vikings, images of longships, fierce warriors, and daring sea voyages often come to mind. However, one … Read More

Studying Viking history can be exciting and challenging. One might learn about seafaring, trade, and daily life from a different … Read More

In Norse mythology, horses represent a bridge between worlds. Odin literally rides his eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, between planes of existence. … Read More

The Viking culture was soaked in mythology, with their vast repertoire of gods and goddesses being an integral part of … Read More

Interest in Viking studies has surged in recent years, especially in American universities, as students increasingly seek to understand Viking … Read More