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Tjängvide (I) Picture Stone from GotlandTjängvide I (G 110) dates from c.700-800 AD and is now on display at Statens historiska museum in Stockholm. It is one of several Gotlandic…
Store norske leksikon - VikingtidenAn online entry in Store norske leksikon for the Viking Age in Norway
Conference Presentation: Bergdís Þrastardóttir, ‘ The PhD in the World of Viking Entrepreneurship’Bergdís Þrastardóttir (Valkyrja adventures), ‘ The PhD in the World of Viking Entrepreneurship’. Chaired by Christina Lee. Presentation at the…
The Saga Of BiornStory
Biôrn, an old Viking, is determined to reach Valhalla, the warrior's afterlife full of excessive drinking and debauchery. To gain entry he has…
The Krogsta Rune Stone (U1125) - Rear / Side BThe Krogsta rune stone dates from the 6th Century, and is famous for its depiction of a human figure as well as being the only older futhark rune…
The Krogsta Rune Stone (U1125)The Krogsta rune stone dates from the 6th Century, and is famous for its depiction of a human figure as well as being the only older futhark rune…
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…
News: Viking treasure hoard dating back almost a thousand years unearthed near CaernarfonThe Llandwrog hoard was found in March 2015. It comprises silver coins and ingots, and is thought to have been buried between 1020 and 1030. Eight of…
Beanie Hat in Shetland featuring a Viking ShipHat in a souvenir shop in Lerwick, Shetland, featuring a Viking ship, and produced by Beechfield Original Headwear
Yggdrasill Journal CoverA leather journal cover with an image of Yggdrasill.
News: Galloway Viking treasure pot's contents revealed after more than 1,000 yearsConservators have released images of the contents of a Carolingian cup that formed part of the Galloway Hoard.
Invasion: Vikings and Normans podcastPodcast on the BBC website in the series 'The Matter of the North' looking at the impact of the Vikings and Norman invasions on the North of England.…
In Our Time - The Norse GodsMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vikings’ myths. Thor’s huge hammer, the wailing Valkyrie, howling wolves and fierce elemental giants…
News: Viking-themed shop enjoys Game of Thrones boostShort video from the BBC News website (in their My Shop series) about a Viking-themed shop in London.
BBC Bitesize: Vikings for KS2The BBC website provides a range of resources for KS2 teachers and learners. This link takes you to the material on the Vikings.
News item: Iceland goose hunt turns up 1,000-year-old swordAn article on the BBC News website about the chance discovery of a Viking Age sword in Iceland.
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Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.In the first week of 1066 the English…
Viking paintSynthetic enamel paint
Stamp FO 177 from the Faroe Islands, featuring a toy horse from the Viking AgeOne of a pair of Faroese stamps released in 1989 and designed by Bárður Jákupsson, featuring a Viking Age toy horse found in at the…
Stamp FO 176 from the Faroe Islands, featuring a carved boat from the Viking AgeOne of a pair of Faroese stamps released in 1989 and designed by Bárður Jákupsson, featuring a Viking Age toy boat found in…