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David is a photographer in Norway, who posts black and white images that include local Viking markets on the blog. This item links to one of those images, from which it is possible to find many more.
Harald Hardrade Window in St Magnus Cathedral
This window in St Magnus Cathedral depicts Harald Hardrada (Haraldr Sigurðarson), King of Norway from 1046 until his death in the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. Orkney was under Norwegian rule during his reign.
Drafn Vikinglag
Drafn Vikinglag is a living history group that promotes Viking sports and handicrafts. The group organises Drafn Viking Market, and is engaged with education about the Viking Age.
Viking Vampires teaser, American tourists.
Teaser for the film Viking Vampires.
Cast
Eirik Blodtann: John-Egil Hope
Sigurd: Knut Roald Skitskjegg Wake
Magnus: Tom Eddie Borge
American woman tourist: Patricia Stone Perez
American man tourist: David Perez Sr.
Director Christer…
Cast
Eirik Blodtann: John-Egil Hope
Sigurd: Knut Roald Skitskjegg Wake
Magnus: Tom Eddie Borge
American woman tourist: Patricia Stone Perez
American man tourist: David Perez Sr.
Director Christer…
Website of the Norwegian musical reconstruction project 'Wardruna'
Wardruna is a musical project based on Nordic mythology and spirituality. As their website explains, they rework Norse poetry and narratives: "With the use of the oldest of Nordic instruments and poetic metres as well as lyrics written in Norwegian,…
3 fridge magnets
3 fridge magnets, 2 from Sweden and 1 from Norway. The two magnets to the left are probably from recent years, ( since 2010), while the one to far right is probably from 1980's. The magnets are classic examples of the stereotypical Viking with…
Makt og maktsentre i vikingtid og middelalder
Makt og maktsentre i vikingtid og middelalder: Maktsentre på Østlandet fra ca. 800 til 1200 e. Kr. i Snorre og arkeologiske kilder
av Even Ballangrud Andersen
Masteroppgave i historie
Institutt for arkeologi, konservering og historie…
av Even Ballangrud Andersen
Masteroppgave i historie
Institutt for arkeologi, konservering og historie…
Fenring Vikinglag
Fenring Vikinglag is a reenactment and living history group
Fra kongens åker
Investigations at Avaldsnes on Karmøy have provided new insights into grain cultivation. Avaldsnes was a royal estate from the time of Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. The investigations show that barley was the most common grain crop until c.…
Lofotr Viking Festival 2009 - Rowing the Lofotr and Vargfotr viking ships
From a visit of Lofotr Viking Museum during the Viking Festival in August 2009. Rowing the Viking ships Lofotr and Vargfotr.
Sixth-century buckle plate in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Buckle plate from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century pommel with ring in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century pommel with ring from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century buckle in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Buckle from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century buckle plate in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Buckle plate from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century shield boss button in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Shield boss button from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Viking swords on display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Swords on display at the Historisk museum, Oslo. Various dates (from the eighth to the tenth century) and various locations in Norway.
Viking Age gold neck-rings and finger ring in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Four gold neck-rings from Vulum, Malvik, Sør-Trøndelag on display in the Historisk museum, Oslo. Tenth or eleventh century.
Penannular Brooch and Silver neck rings in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Penannular Brooch and Silver neck rings from Vulum, Malvik, Sør-Trøndelag on display in the Historisk museum, Oslo. Tenth or eleventh century.
Elaborate sixth-century buckle in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Buckle from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Gold shield grip in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Shield grip from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo