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Interactive Map of Dublin from Dublinia

An interactive map of Dublin with a slider allowing a view of the city development through the Viking and Medieval periods. Produced by Dublinia as part of their Online Learning Resources, and available for Primary Level and for Everyone.

Tags: Dublin, Education, Educational Resource, History, Interactive Resources, Ireland, Maps, Medieval, Schools, Settlement, Timelines, Towns, Viking Age

Interior of a Viking Dwelling at Ribe VikingCenter

Ribe VikingCenter has reconstructed eight town-houses from the year 825 AD, inhabited by re-enactors and craftspeople, including the carpenter and shoe-maker. They are based on buildings excavated in Ribe town. This photo shows the interior of one of…

Invasion: Vikings and Normans podcast

Podcast on the BBC website in the series 'The Matter of the North' looking at the impact of the Vikings and Norman invasions on the North of England.

Presented by Melvin Bragg

Contributors
Professor Judith Jesch, University of Nottingham
Dr…

Tags: Audio, BBC, Conquest, Danelaw, Education, England, History, Information, Podcasts, Radio, Settlement, Viking Age, York

Jorvik: Home and Abroad (Temporary Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate)

From the official website:

"Working in partnership with York Museums Trust, The JORVIK Group invites you to discover the hustle and bustle of Viking-age York in this special exhibition exploring trade, industry and everyday life in the city over…

Tags: Education, England, Exhibition, Interpretations, Jorvik, Museums, Reconstruction, Tourist Attraction, Viking, York

Leaflet about the Sólfar / Sun Voyager sculpture in Reykjavík

Information leaflet about the Sólfar sculpture, often described as a 'Viking ship' and the artist Jón Gunnar Árnason.

Tags: Education, Iceland, Information, Legacy, Misconceptions, Modern, Public Artworks, Sculpture, Ships

Lecture Slides: Introduction to Old Norse (Language)

Slides from three lectures introducing undergraduate students to Old Norse, with the main points of grammar covered as well as exercises to accompany the explanations. Includes a passage from Hrafnkels saga Freysgoða for translation. Used in Old…

Tags: Education, Educational Resource, Grammar, Hrafnkels saga, Language Aids, Language Exercises, Lectures, Old Norse Language, Slides, Teaching Aids, Tertiary Education

Lecture: Leszek Gardela (University of Rzeszów)
‘(Re)Discovering the Vikings in Poland: From 19th Century Romantics to Contemporary Warriors’

Leszek Gardela (University of Rzeszów)
‘(Re)Discovering the Vikings in Poland: From 19th Century Romantics to Contemporary Warriors’
Plenary Address at the IRC-Funded Conference ''Rediscovering the Vikings', UCC, 25 Nov. 2016.

Tags: Conference, Education, History, Lecture, Legacy, Poland, Re-enactment, Reception, Rediscovering the Vikings, Video, vikings

Logo of YGGDRASIL: European culture, language and identity in a new world

Logo of the European culture, language and identity in a new world.

Project Summary

Is there a common European culture? What cultural developments can be seen within the last two generations? What role does the European Union play? Is language…

Tags: Branding, Education, Logo, World-Tree, Yggdrasill

Model of a beggar in Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate

A model of a beggar on the streets of Viking Jorvik. Part of the temporary exhibit Jorvik: Home and Abroad in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photo taken by Kisha G. Tracy.

Tags: Education, England, Everyday Life, Exhibition, Interpretations, Jorvik, Models, Museums, Reconstruction, Tourist Attraction, Viking, Waxwork, York

Model of a child in Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate

A model of a child in Viking Jorvik. Part of the temporary exhibit Jorvik: Home and Abroad in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photo taken by Kisha G. Tracy.

Tags: Children, Education, England, Everyday Life, Exhibition, Interpretations, Jorvik, Models, Museums, Reconstruction, Tourist Attraction, Viking, Waxwork, York

Models of traders in Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate

Models of Norse townspeople on the streets of Viking Jorvik. Part of the temporary exhibit Jorvik: Home and Abroad in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photos taken by Kisha G. Tracy.

Tags: Education, England, Everyday Life, Exhibition, Interpretations, Jorvik, Models, Museums, Reconstruction, Tourist Attraction, Trade, Viking, Waxwork, York

Mural in Ribe VikingCenter telling the history of the Vikings and Ribe

A chalk mural decorating the interior of one of the larger reconstructed townhouses in Ribe VikingCenter (the Thing-Hall)and telling the history of the Vikings in Ribe. It was produced using authentic materials and techniques by artist Trine Theut in…

News about the publication of an illustrated French children's book 'Vikings!'

From the Inrap website:

Des récits palpitants qui racontent deux siècles et demi de conquêtes et d’histoire du monde sur trois continents. Écrit par Vincent Carpentier, archéologue à l’Inrap et illustré par Jeff Pourquié. Une…

Tags: Books, Children, Education, France, Historical, Illustrations, Information, Modern, News

Online Learning website from Dublinia

The Online Learning Website from Dublinia features interactive maps of Viking and medieval Dublin, and nine audio visual animations on historical sites in the city, available via a free online platform at http://dublinia.ie/online-learning/

Tags: Dublin, Education, Educational Resource, History, Interactive Resources, Ireland, Maps, Medieval, Primary Education, Schools, Secondary Education, Settlement, Timelines, Towns, Videos, Viking Age

Re-enactor at Ribe VikingCenter

A re-enactor in traditional Viking attire, manning the archery range in Ribe VikingCenter. His clothing includes a tunic and hood, trousers,puttees and leather shoes. There is more information on dress at the Nationalmuseet website.For more…

Reconstructed Danish Townhouses from c. 825 at Ribe VikingCenter

Ribe VikingCenter has reconstructed eight town-houses from the year 825 AD, inhabited by re-enactors and craftspeople, including the carpenter and shoe-maker. They are based on buildings excavated in Ribe town.For more information about the Center,…

Reconstructed Viking pots in Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate

Reconstructed Viking pots in a market stall in Viking Jorvik. Part of the temporary exhibit Jorvik: Home and Abroad in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photo taken by Kisha G. Tracy.

Tags: Education, England, Everyday Life, Exhibition, Interpretations, Jorvik, Markets, Museums, Pottery, Reconstruction, Tourist Attraction, Viking, York

Reconstructed Viking shields in the temporary Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate

Brightly pained reproductions of Viking shields on display in the temporary Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photo taken by Kisha G. Tracy.

Tags: Education, England, Exhibition, Jorvik, Modern, Museums, Reconstruction, Shields, York

Ribe VikingCenter (Ribe VikingeCenter)

Ribe VikingeCenter was established in 1992, and is one of the World's leading centers for living history and experiencing the Viking past. It consists of three main areas representing different periods of Viking history: a recreation of a marketplace…

Skwirk Online Education - Vikings

An online education site with chapters about the Vikings

Tags: Education, Educational Resource, Primary Education

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