Grettir Theatre-Play Trailer (English)
Theatre
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 West Tours in Edinborg Isafjordur and also in the theatre on performance night. Ticket price is only 2.900. – ISK or 20 EUR.
Grettir is a theatreplay based on one of the most famous Icelandic sagas. The story of the famous Icelandic outlaw and trouble maker, Grettir Asmundarson, wich comes finaly on the stage as a strong and powerful solo play. Grettir, nicknamed the strong, was rebellious in his childhood, bell both in words and deed but fair of face. Great warrior on the field and so strong that he carried a big bull on his shoulders. He fell both bear and berserks and even a ghost. He was finally outlawed. Author and actor is Elfar Logi Hannesson.
Shows in june: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Shows in july: 6, 13, 20, 27
Every show starts at 20.00
Author/Actor: Elfar Logi Hannesson
Set: Marsibil G. Kristjánsdóttir
Music: Guðmundur Hjaltason
Director: Víkingur Kristjánsson
Video: Baldur Páll Hólmgeirsson
Baldur Páll Hólmgeirsson
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Baldur Páll Hólmgeirsson<br />published via YouTube.com
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YouTube Video
English
Moving Image
https://youtu.be/dsxtH1T3vz8
Iceland
Modern
Vikingen (Photo of Icelander in Viking costume from 1930)
Costumes
"Vikingen" - Isländsk man i vikingadräkt vid Ármannsfell, Þingvellir, Island
("The Viking" - Icelandic man in Viking costume at Ármann Fell, Thingvellir , Iceland.)
Note the lack of horns on the helmet, but outlandish spear and belt buckle.
Berit Wallenberg
http://kulturarvsdata.se/raa/kmb/html/16001000120604
Swedish National Heritage Board (Riksantikvarieämbetet)
1930-06-27
Marcus Smith
Public Domain (Copyright expired)
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http://kulturarvsdata.se/raa/kmb/html/16001000120604
Þingvellir
Iceland
Modern
The Vikings ("Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode)
Music videos
Viking history to the tune of Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode. We used clips from documentaries to make this one. The song is very Viking-ish anyway.
historyteachers
http://YouTube.com
historyteachers<br />published via YouTube.com
16/01/2010
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English
MovingImage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIvJ2P0giVc
Modern, Viking Age
News: In Japan Vikings Are All-You-Can-Eat Buffets
Reception
A blog post about the origin of the naming of buffets (or Smörgåsbords) in Japan 'Vikings', from TOFUGU LLC
John at TOFUGU LLC
http://www.tofugu.com/japan/viking-buffet/
TOFUGU LLC
09/04/2012
Lara Hogg
(c) TOFUGU LLC
website
hyperlink
http://www.tofugu.com/japan/viking-buffet/
Japan
Modern
Ragnarök manhwa
Comic books, strips, etc
Ragnarök is a Korean manhwa that follows the story of the warrior Chaos. It is a fantasy action adventure that draws on Norse mythology.
Lee Myung-Jin
http://ragnarok.wikia.com/
Tokyopop
05/08/2016
Administrator
Lee Myung-Jin
http://www.ragnarokeurope.com/
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://ragnarok.wikia.com/wiki/Ragnarok
Modern, Korea
Vinland Saga manga
Comic books, strips, etc
Vinland Saga is a manga that expresses the Japanese fascination with the Vikings. It is the story of Thorfinn who seeks revenge against Askeladd because Askeladd killed his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery … the land Leif called Vinland.
Makoto Yukimura
http://kodanshacomics.com/
Kodansha Comics
05/08/2016
Administrator
Kodansha Comics
http://kodanshacomics.com/2013/09/12/vinland-saga-1-has-arrived/
http://kotaku.com/this-manga-is-as-hardcore-as-the-vikings-1602876456
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://kodanshacomics.com/series/vinland-saga/
Japan, Modern
Norse Corp threat intelligence network
Branding
Norse Corp describes itself as "the world's largest dedicated threat intelligence network". The link to the Vikings and the use of a bind-rune as a logo may be linked to the company ethos: "We believe in taking the hits so our customers don’t have to. That’s why we wander the worst neighborhoods of the Internet, looking for trouble, just asking to be attacked." More information on the Official Website at http://www.norse-corp.com/
Norse Corporation
http://www.norse-corp.com/
Norse Corporation
2012
Admin
(c) Norse Corporation. Low resolution logo used for illustration under fair use.
http://www.norse-corp.com/
website
English
Hyperlink
http://www.norse-corp.com/
United States
Modern
Nyheter: Stjernespekket storsatsing fra NRK: <<Vikingane>>
News: Star-studded cast for major new drama from NRK: 'The Vikings'
News
A new comedy drama about the Vikings is being launched by Norwegian broadcasters NRK.
Øystein David Johansen
VG
VG
11/04/2016
Colin Sparrow
VG
Hyperlink
Norsk
Norwegian (Bokmål)
Hyperlink
http://www.vg.no/rampelys/tv/stjernespekket-storsatsing-fra-nrk-vikingane/a/23656594/
Modern, Norway, Norge
Game: Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
Video games
An article about the forthcoming Playstation game Vikings: Wolves of Midgard. The game uses Norse mythology and players take on the role of a Viking or Shieldmaiden trying to defend Midgard.
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
03/08/2016
Joseph Koivisto
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/03/vikings-wolves-of-midgard-trailer-shows-off-action-rpg-gameplay/
Modern
Reconstruction of a vǫlva's dwelling at Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
This is an interpretative reconstruction of vǫlva (or seeresse's) dwelling at Ribe VikingCenter. This building is inhabited by a re-enactor who holds pagan (or Ásatrú) beliefs, to add to the authenticity of the setting ant the rituals performed. The vǫlva (or 'wand carrier') was held in high regard, and practiced sorcery and prophecy. They are widely depicted in Norse literature including the poem <em>Vǫluspá</em> ('Prophecy of the Seeress'). <span>For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the official </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
The World-Tree Project
2016
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http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx
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Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Níðstang (nīþing pole) Reconstruction at Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
Reconstruction of a Níðstang outside the vǫlva's dwelling in Ribe VikingCenter. The Níðstang was a deeply insulting public act of scorn, and is represented in the sagas as a carved pole covered with a horse's head. The scorn of the níð had to be responded to (by killing the challenger), or it would remain as a deep insult to the target. <br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item <a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a> and the official <a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
The World-Tree Project
2016
Administrator
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http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx
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Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Reconstructed Viking Garden at Ribe VikingCenter
Gardening
<span>Reconstructed garden from the ninth century, tended by volunteers at the Ribe VikingCenter. Plants are grown in a traditional manner, and only varieties known to the Vikings are grown - including beans, leeks, garlic and herbs. <br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the official </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>, including a <a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/manor-farm-garden.aspx" target="_blank">list of herbs</a> grown in the gardens
Ribe VikingCenter
The World-Tree Project
2016
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<a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx</a>
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Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Blacksmith at Ribe VikingCenter
Living History
Blacksmithing was a vital trade in the Viking Age, producing everything from the tools for working the land, to the clinch-nails of Viking ships and expensive swords and mail. The blacksmith may also have been a revered figure, and associated with the legendary smiths Völundr and Regin. There is a blacksmith in residence at the Ribe VikingCenter, who carries out experiments with extracting iron from ore, and producing different items needed in the centre.<br /><br /><span>For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the section on Blacksmithing on the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-blacksmith.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
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2016
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<a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/media/10493/Artikel_om_Jernudvinding.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/media/10493/Artikel_om_Jernudvinding.pdf</a>
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1013
Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Bead-Making at Ribe VikingCenter
Living History
<span>Glass bead-making is one of the traditional Viking-Age crafts carried out at the Viking Marketplace in the Ribe Viking-Center. Colourful beads have been found throughout the Viking World, and were an important luxury item.<br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the section on Bead-Making on the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-glass-beadmaker.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
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July 2016
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http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-glass-beadmaker.aspx
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1014
Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Silversmith at Ribe VikingCenter
Living History
<span>Silversmith at the Viking Market at Ribe VikingCenter. Silver jewellery based on Viking-Age designs are produced using traditional methods and sold at the Viking Market in the Ribe VikingCenter. Silver (rather than gold) was used as the main currency throughout the Viking World, and the crafting of silver jewellery for both sexes was an important trade.<br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the section on Silversmithing on the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-silversmith.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
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July 2016
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http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-silversmith.aspx
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1015
Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Woodworking at Ribe VikingCenter
Living History
<span>Wood was the primary building material throughout Scandinavia, and woodworking was a vital craft in rural areas, and probably a more specialised trade in towns such as this reconstructed area of the Ribe VikingCenter.<br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the section on the Carpenter on the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-carpenter.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
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July 2016
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http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-carpenter.aspx
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1016
Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Selection of Jewellery on display at Ribe VikingCenter
Jewellery - reproductions
Bronze and silver jewellery based on Viking-Age designs are produced using traditional methods and sold at the Viking Market in the Ribe VikingCenter, Denmark. Silver (rather than gold) was the main precious metal traded throughout the Viking World. Here you can see a selection of brooches, keys, arm rings and statuettes.<br /><br />
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<p>For more information about the Center, see item <a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a> and the section on Silversmithing on the Center's <a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-silversmith.aspx" target="_blank">website</a></p>
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Ribe VikingCenter
Ribe VikingCenter
The World-Tree Project
2016
TBirkett
Image (c) TBirkett. CC BY. Reproduced with permission of Ribe VikingCenter.
http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-silversmith.aspx
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2894
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Denmark
Ribe
Representation of the Norns at the entrance to Ribe VikingCenter
Norse Mythology
Representation of the Norns (Urðr, Verðandi and Skuld)<span> </span>at the entrance to the Ribe VikingCentre, where visitors can learn about the Viking Past through reconstruction, re-enactment and living history. For more information, see item <a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a> and the official <a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
Ribe VikingCenter
The World-Tree Project
2016
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http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/home.aspx
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Denmark
Ribe
Modern
Viking: Battle for Asgard for Sega
Video Games
(From Wikipedia) "The game is based on Norse mythology, where the war between the gods has sparked further conflict in the mortal realm of Midgard, where Freya's champion Skarin must lead Viking forces against that of the Goddess Hel."
Sega
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking:_Battle_for_Asgard#/media/File:VikingBFAcover.jpg
Wikipedia
2011
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
Public Domain (Fair Use low-resolution image)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking:_Battle_for_Asgard
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English
Still Image
Modern
Too Human Video Game for the Xbox 360
Video games
(From Wikipedia) "a science-fictional futuristic retelling of Norse mythology that portrays the Æsir, the Norse gods, as cybernetically enhanced humans, tasked with protecting mankind from the onslaught of Loki's army of machines."
Silicon Knights
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Too_Human.jpg
Wikipedia
2008
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
Public Domain (Fair Use low-resolution image)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Too_Human.jpg
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English
Still Image
Modern