Modern media – From Vikings to Pirates – how the 21st century is reimagining history
Vikings, a timeless fascination, have been reimagined in the 21st century, resonating with our modern sensibilities. The era of streaming … Read More
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Across Seas and Sagas: Exploring Life and Belief in the Viking Age
The Viking Age, spanning roughly from the late 700s to the mid-1000s, was a period shaped by survival, community, and … Read More
The impact of the Vikings and Norse culture on contemporary society
Why is Viking history and mythology so embedded in our current society and pop culture? There are many reasons for … Read More
Life in the Viking Age: Gods, Raids, and Journeys
Life in the Viking Age combined adventure, faith, and social complexity. From daily household chores to long-distance trade and daring … Read More
Viking Age Honor and Oaths
In Norse societies, honor was not an abstract ideal; it was a daily measure of who could be trusted. A … Read More
5 Insights Into Life in the Viking Age: Faith, Travel, and Animal Companions
Have you ever asked yourself how people in the Viking Age lived in day-to-day life? Many of us hear bold … Read More
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
How the Northmen Believed in Luck, Runes, and Omens
The popular image of the Viking is one of battle-fury and seafaring daring, yet beneath the mail-coat and the longship … Read More
Far Away, Hard to Reach: Freyr and Gerdr and the Allure of Untouchable Partners
Freyr and Gerdr occupy a curious place in Norse myth. Freyr, a Vanir god of sun and harvest, falls for … Read More
Sea vs Mountains: Njord and Skadi as a Lesson in Mismatched Lives and Compromise
Njord and Skadi are one of the most memorable odd couples in Norse mythology. He belongs to the sea and … Read More