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A New Introduction to Old Norse (Grammar, Reader and Glossary) (Hyperlink)
The New Introduction to Old Norse Series includes a Grammar, Reader and Glossary.
Barnes, Michael. 2008.A New Introduction to Old Norse: Part 1 - Grammar. 3rd edn.London: VSNR.http://www.vsnrweb-publications.org.uk/NION-1.pdf
Faulkes, Anthony,…
Alaric's Magic Sheet of Old Norse Paradigms (Hyperlink)
A two page sheet giving students a handy reference to paradigms and the essentials of Old Norse grammar. Available to download from http://alarichall.org.uk/teaching/Alaric's_magic_sheet.pdf
An Icelandic-English Dictionary by Richard Cleasby and Gudbrand Vigfusson
An Icelandic-English dictionary, based on the ms. collections of the late Richard Cleasby. Enl. and completed by Gudbrand Vigfússon. With an introduction and life of Richard Cleasby by George Webbe Dasent.Download the dictionary from…
BBC Bitesize: Vikings for KS2
The BBC website provides a range of resources for KS2 teachers and learners. This link takes you to the material on the Vikings.
Bibliography, Research and Translation Aids for Old Norse Philology
A list of bibliography, research and translation aids for Old Norse philology.
Brooches and Smokkr: A Viking Paper Doll
A printable Viking paper doll with clothes and accessories that can be cut out and coloured in.
Characteristics of Orally-Based Thought and Expression
A discussion of oral tradition and its characteristics.
Christina von Nolcken - The Vikings and a Turbulent Anglo-Scandinavian World
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu.
On August 14, 2007, Denmark apologized for her part in the ninth-century Viking…
On August 14, 2007, Denmark apologized for her part in the ninth-century Viking…
Common accents in Old Norse and how to use them in MS Word/Windows
A handy reference produced by Joanne Shortt Butler giving the common accents in ON, and the shortcuts for using them in MS Word.
Conference Programme for 'Rediscovering the Vikings'
This is the final programme and conference booklet for 'Rediscovering the Vikings: Reception, Recovery, Engagement' at University College Cork on 25 and 26 November.
Course Syllabus: Religion and Mythology in the Viking Age
This is the syllabus for a course on pre-Christian religion/s in the Viking Age, which I taught in the spring of 2014. It was part of a two-semester 'valgfag' programme at Aarhus University titled "Viking Studies", so the students (drawn from a range…
Craft: How to Make a Viking Longboat
Instructions for how to make a Viking longship from cardboard.
Cut out and assemble Viking toilet paper roll craft
An activity from DLTK's Crafts for Kids, which features many downloadable activities for children. To download the template, click here
Educational Resource: Skaldic Poetry: A Short Introduction
A useful introductory essay on Skaldic Poetry by Dr Debbie Potts, produced as part of the 'Modern Poets on Viking Poetry' Project and hosted by ASNC at Cambridge.
English to Old Norse Dictionary
Dictionary for translating from English to Old Norse.
Arthur, Ross G., 2002 'English-Old Norse Dictionary' (Cambridge, Ontario: In parentheses Publications)
Arthur, Ross G., 2002 'English-Old Norse Dictionary' (Cambridge, Ontario: In parentheses Publications)
Essay Questions from the Course 'Poetry of the Vikings' (Old Norse Poetry in Translation)
Extended essay questions from the seminar course 'Poetry of the Vikings' (Old Norse poetry in translation) which ran in 2013/2014 at University College Cork. The seminar was led by Dr Tom Birkett.
Exercise: A Debate about Beowulf and Grettis Saga
A class exercise involving a debate about whether Beowulf's fight with Grendel has an analogue in Grettir's fight with Glamr
Exercise: Comparative Questions about the Quarrel of Queens and the Death of Sigurd
An exercise with questions about the quarrel of queens and the death of Sigurd.
Exercise: Palaeography of Old Norse Heroic Poetry
Class preparation for a seminar on the palaeography of Old Norse heroic poetry.
Exercise: Questions about Beowulf for Discussion
A handout of questions to stimulate discussion about Beowulf