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Viking Cafe and Cabins
A coffee shop that will also offer cabins to stay in.
22. Vikings / The European Prospect, 1000
The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 (HIST 210)
In the first part of this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the emergence of the Vikings from Scandinavia in the ninth and tenth centuries. The Vikings were highly adaptive, raiding (the…
In the first part of this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the emergence of the Vikings from Scandinavia in the ninth and tenth centuries. The Vikings were highly adaptive, raiding (the…
Playing cards depicting the Norse pagan gods
Description from http://www.sunfilm.is/playing-cards-nordic-gods.html
"Playing cards depicting the Norse pagan gods and characters from the myths as interpreted by Icelandic artist Nína Björk Bjarkadóttir. An explanatory booklet is included in…
"Playing cards depicting the Norse pagan gods and characters from the myths as interpreted by Icelandic artist Nína Björk Bjarkadóttir. An explanatory booklet is included in…
Hávamál: The Wisdom of Odin (Totally Awesome History)
In this episode we take a look at the "Hávamál": a text written as part of the Poetic Edda in late 13th Century Iceland. Hávamál means "the Words of the High One"; the High One being Odin, chief of the Norse gods. Dig it!
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Blog: The Saga-Steads of Iceland
Emily Lethbridge's blog of how she travelled around Iceland reading the sagas at the locations where they took place.
Vatnsdæla á refli
The website for Vatnsdæla saga depicted on a tapestry.
Njálurefill: Njálssaga á refli
A tapestry of Njál's saga is being created. When the tapestry is finished it will be displayed at the Icelandic Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur. The website has photographs of the work in progress and more information about the tapestry.
Souvenir Lapel Pin, Imitation Cloisonne Viking from Iceland
Souvenir seen in an Icelandic Tourist Shop
Souvenir Lapel Pin, Imitation Cloisonne Sleipnir Horse from Iceland
Photographed in a souvenir shop in Reykjavik. The source for this image of Sleipnir is probably the Tjängvide image stone.
Neighbourhood of the Gods, Reykjavík
Many of the streets in this central area of Reykjavík are named after the Norse Gods. The first street to be named was Óðinsgata in the early twentieth century.
Souvenir runic mug, Iceland
Souvenir runic cup with elaborate serpentine design. Photographed in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
Souvenir Runic and Ship-Prow Bookmarks from Iceland
Bookmarks, one featuring short-twig runes carved by a small figure, and the other the prow of a Viking ship. Photographed in a souvenir shop in Iceland. Produced by http://www.solarfilma.is/.
Grettir Theatre-Play Trailer (English)
The Comedytheatre in the Westfjords of Iceland will perform in English the powerful play Grettir every Wednesday this summer in Isafjordur. Shows will be in Edinborg Cultural Centre Isafjordur and starts at 20.00 every Wednesday. Tickets avalible at…
Poster for Grettir theatreplay based on the Icelandic saga
Billed as 'A theatreplay based on one of the most famous Icelandic sagas', written and produced by Elfar Logi Hannesson for Comedytheatre. Poster seen in the Westfjords.
The Great Valkyrie Keyring by Ninna Thorarinsdottir
The Great Valkyrie Keyring by Ninna Thorarinsdottir, designed for Icelandic Craft and Design www.icd.is.
Ninna Thorarinsdottir is an Icelandic designer based in Sweden, who produces designs for Icelandic souvenirs, several of which can be seen on…
Ninna Thorarinsdottir is an Icelandic designer based in Sweden, who produces designs for Icelandic souvenirs, several of which can be seen on…
Souvenir Wooden Viking Woman Figurine
Small wooden figurine of a woman with staff, shield and breastplate, seen in a tourist shop in Iceland.
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Souvenir Wooden Viking Warrior Figurine
Small figurine with a horned helmet and beard, seen in a tourist shop in Iceland.
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Souvenir Armoured Viking Warrior Figurines from Iceland
Round armored figurines with axe and sword, seen in an Icelandic souvenir shop.
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Souvenir Viking Warrior Figurine from Iceland
Playful Viking warrior figurines with swords, shields and horned helmets. Seen in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
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Souvenir Handmade Icelandic Magic Runes
Souvenir Handmade Icelandic Magic Runes: Viking Runic Script. Various necklaces and jewelry featuring runes, Thor's hammers and replica animal bones. Found in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
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