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Norrøna Shop, OsloNorrøna uses a logo of a Viking's head that immediately reminds of Knud Bergslien's painting 'Birkebeinerne'. The head is positioned as if the Viking…
Wooden VikingAn abstract wooden Viking
Iduns gate, OsloIdun was the goddess who tended the golden apples that kept the gods young.
St Olavs gate, OsloSt Olavs gate (St Olav's Road) in Oslo is named for Olav Haraldsson who died at the battle of Stiklestad in 1030. He is largely credited with…
Vølund SmedA statue of Vølund / Wayland / Völundr the smith. It was made in 1873 by Stephan Sinding. Völundr is the protagonist of Völundarkviða in the Poetic…
Medieval OsloThe layout of part of medieval Oslo is shown with log walls one or two layers high and the cord roads in between them. This gives a sense of how…
Viking-themed Souvenirs in a Shop in OsloA selection of Viking-themed souvenirs in a shop window in Oslo. They include Viking longship tea-light holder, Viking trolls, a horned helmet,…
Freia ChocolatesFreia began as a brand in Oslo in 1889 when the factory was first founded to produce chocolate. The reason for the name of the company is not known,…
Freyja Jewellery Shop, OsloFreyja is known for Brisingamen, the necklace, and this shop appears to sell a wide range of jewellery of which she might have approved.
Tour Bus in OsloA tour bus in Oslo with a Viking with horned helmet on the side.
Educational Resource: Skaldic Poetry: A Short IntroductionA useful introductory essay on Skaldic Poetry by Dr Debbie Potts, produced as part of the 'Modern Poets on Viking Poetry' Project and hosted by ASNC…
Askøy VikinglagAskøy Vikinglag is a reenactment group in Askøy near Bergen, with a permanent base at Herdla fort. The group focuses on recreating and presenting the…
"Viking" promotion seen in Temple Bar, DublinA promoter in Viking dress (with horned helmet) directing customers to Leo Burdock fish and chips in Temple Bar. The restaurant appears to be…
Website: Introduction to 'Viking Age Music' by the Viking Answer LadyA brief general introduction to what little we know about music in the Viking Age, including literary references, finds of instruments and some audio…
Tools for Textile Production from the Oseberg BurialVarious tools for textile production, including fragments of woven baskets, wooden bowls, balls of yarn, tablets for weaving, beech wood needles, a…
Wooden Box from the Oseberg BurialA wooden box with a lock. It contained tools for weaving when found.
Smoothing Iron from the Oseberg BurialA smoothing iron for ironing clothes and cloth.
A Lamp from the Oseberg BurialA lamp. It would have been filled with oil and a wick placed in it to provide light.
Chest from the Oseberg BurialA chest made of oak and decorated with iron studs.
Box from the Oseberg BurialA wooden box made of beech.