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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…
Insignia of Taylor County High School, Bulter, GA
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Bulter, GA. They feature a horned helmet and battle axes, and a viking warrior emerging from a viking ship respectively.…
'Cervecería O Vikingo' in Lestedo, Spain
Bar named after the Vikings in this small town in A Coruña, near Santiago de Compostela. The Vikings did reach this part of Galicia, first raiding the coast in the mid ninth century, but the connection to the Vikings in this specific town is not…
'The Viking Holiday' artwork at Four Courts, Dublin
A traffic light box outside Four Couts in Dublin painted with a scene entitled 'The Viking Holiday' by Hugh Madden, as part of the Dublin Canvas Project.
'Vinkler på vikingetiden' ('Angles on the Viking Age') Publication from the National Museum of Denmark
This fantastic publication covers everything from politics and belief in Viking Age Denmark, to experimental archaeology and the journey of the Sea Stallion. It also includes two chapters on the use of Viking branding in the past and in Denmark today…
'Yggdrasil' by Dagfin Werenskiold in Oslo City Hall
The marble fountain in Oslo City Hall depicts Yggdrasill with the Norns at its base ready to water it, and the various animals that live in its branches. It was designed by Dagfin Werenskiold.
"Gjallarhorn" from the Video game Destiny
Norse myth has become a staple influence of gaming, to the extent that it often features in minor ways in games with no plot-line linking it to the Norse gods - this legendary weapon named Gjallarhorn (after the horn associated with the God Heimdallr…
"Viking" Chicken Nuggets and "Viking" Salami
I found these two at Aldi Süd supermarket, Germany. They are chicken nuggets and salami aimed at children advertised with the German children's series "Wickie", an animated series about a clever Viking boy and his adventures.
"Viking" promotion seen in Temple Bar, Dublin
A promoter in Viking dress (with horned helmet) directing customers to Leo Burdock fish and chips in Temple Bar. The restaurant appears to be capitalising on the Viking heritage of Dublin.
"Vikings Are Coming" Graffiti, West Runton
Graffiti in "runic style" font, advertising a Viking event in West Runton. If anyone knows what this event was, please do let us know!
20 Kroner Danish Coin featuring Havhingsten
This coin was issued in 2008 and features the reconstructed Viking ship Havhingsten, or the Sea Stallion from Glendalough.
A reading from 'The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman'
Nancy Marie Brown tells the story of the lives of women in the Viking age
A Reconstructed Viking Ship
A replica Viking ship on display outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum.
A Rune Rule
Wooden rule with the younger futhark burnt into it, updated to include additional modern letters. Made by Sofie Louise Jensen.
A Ship-Shaped Bench
An appropriately themed bench in Slottsfjellsmuseet, next to the remains of the Klastad ship.
A Troll and an Elk in a Viking Ship
A troll and an elk in a Viking ship.
A Viking Shop
A tent opened up to become a shop at Tønsberg Viking Festival. It sells a variety of reproduction goods, including pendants, wooden plaques, beads and much more.
Adelsö by Justin Quinn: a poem in The New Yorker
This is a link to a the poem Adelsö, by Justin Quinn, which was printed in the 22 August 2016 edition of The New Yorker magazine. It uses Norse mythology to talk about climate change.
Advertising for Tonsberg Viking Festival
Advertising poster for the Tonsberg Viking Festival. The Norseness of the festival is reinforced by the use of a rune-like font.
Album from best-selling Swedish dance band Vikingarna
1988 LP album Kramgoa Låtar 16 [Lit. 'Cuddly Tracks 16'] seen in second-hand shop, Frederikshavn, Denmark 2016. Artists: Vikingarna. Swedish dance band formed 1958, dissolved 2004, comeback 2016. (Different members along the way.) 11 million records…