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Norse Raven flagA Norse raven flag seen at English Heritage's Festival of History 2010 in the Viking Camp.
Submarines Named Munin and HuginTwo autonomous submarines produced by Kongsberg Maritime are named Hugin ('thought') and Munin ('mind') after Odin's ravens, which brought him…
Up Helly Aa WebsiteOfficial Website of the Up Helly Aa Festival in Shetland.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The…
Shields and Artwork from the Up Helly Aa ProclamationEach proclamation displayed publicly before the Up Helly Aa festival includes a painting, usually relating to the Viking heritage of Shetland. These…
Jarl's suit, including helmet and shield, worn in the Up Helly A FestivalA Jarl is chosen every year to lead the Up Helly Aa Vikings, who lead the parade and burn the galley during the festivities. The elaborate costume…
Detail from the Rose Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Depicting the Lerwick Coat of ArmsThe Rose Window features a version of the coat of arms of Lerwick, with several elements of Norse heritage incorporated: the Viking ship with dragon…