A new history of the Vikings captures the humanity of a brutal world
In “Embers of the Hands,” historian Eleanor Barraclough digs deep into the ways that the Vikings loved, traveled and even ...
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Why does metal love Vikings so much? We interviewed Grand Magus, Wardruna and a college ...
Grand Magus’s JB Christoffersson, Wardruna’s Einar Selvik and mediaeval history lecturer Simon Trafford explain why heavy ...
CU Boulder News & Events2 年
Old Norse Mythology in the Sources Course
This online mythology course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different ...
London Evening Standard24 天
Best books on Viking mythology to learn about the ancient Norse gods
Norse mythology comprises a vast collection of myths and stories which were central to the culture and religion of the Vikings and other Germanic people throughout the medieval period. The ...
Stylist5 年
Valkyrie: How the bloodthirsty Valkyries of Norse mythology became a pop culture phenomenon
As Robert Blumetti observes in The Norse Gods and Their Myths ... the most famous Valkyrie who reigns supreme in pop culture today. Based on the mythological figure Brynhildr, Valkyrie came ...
Game Rant1 个月
8 Best Manga Inspired By Norse Mythology, Ranked
Manga like Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok and Ah! My Goddess! expertly blend Norse culture and legends for an engaging read. At this point, it might be easy for some to say that there are no ...
BBC1 年
Jorvik Viking Festival
The event Now in its 34th year, the festival will include more than 100 free and ticketed events exploring different aspects of Norse culture. As well as battle re-enactments and living history ...