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Spanish Asterix Comic Book

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Ægir Bryggeri is a micro-brewery in Norway that takes its name from the giant Ægir who brewed the ale for the god's party in Lokasenna.

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Although Finland's Viking past is not as marked as that of the Scandinavian countries, it is still used as a selling point, as with this t-shirt featuring the Ægishjálmur or Helm of Awe/Terror. The shape of this runic stave is only known from later…

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A cafe, bakery, gift shop and ice-cream parlour in Thornton-Le-Dale village, North Yorkshire, England. The name of the bakery appears to relate to the Norse god Baldur, but is probably related to the placename Balderston(e). This derives from the Old…

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A dark seeded loaf from France, that claims Nordic inspiration.

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A basket of rune sticks using the younger futhark creatively to add modern letters not represented in the younger futhark. The runes have been burnt into the wood rather than carved. These were created by Sofie Louise Jensen (Runeristeren).

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A historical memorial stone set supposedly overlooking the lands where the Battle of Stamford Bridge took place between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada 1066.

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The Memorial stone and plaque to commemorate the Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066, at Stamford Bridge.

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Hat in a souvenir shop in Lerwick, Shetland, featuring a Viking ship, and produced by Beechfield Original Headwear

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A billboard for the new Underground line in Berlin, featuring a Hertha (Berlin football team) supporter with a Viking style supporter's hat.

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From Wikimedia Commons: Depiction of Birkebeiner skiers carrying Prince Haakon to safety during the winter of 1206 has become a national Norwegian icon. The prince grew up to be King Haakon IV whose reign marked the end of the period known as the…

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A sliver replica of an Urnes style brooch, similar to brooches found at Ribe and Lindholm H

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Blå Thor. [Blue Thor] Royal warrant. ‘Denmark’s most beautiful beer.’ Brewery Synnestvedts Bayerske Ølbryggeri established in Randers, Denmark, 1850, renamed Thor in 1873. Blå Thor beer launched 1964. Won Brussels…

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Discussion of how metal fittings would have made their owners more noticeable in the dim light of a Viking Age house.

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Essay about mythology in The Profit and The Loss, Vikings season 4
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