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Glima or Viking WrestlingParticipants at Tønsberg Viking Festival were invited to learn the art of Viking wrestling. This is a recreation, although we know very little about…
Remix of Historical Krogsta Rune stone (U 1125) PhotographA remix of a public domain image of the Krogsta Rune stone in the archives of the Swedish National Heritage Board, by Lars Lundqvist. This image,…
News: A Norse temple for the 21st centuryAn article about the resurgence of Norse paganism in Iceland.
News: Iceland to build first temple to Norse gods since Viking ageIn early 2015 it was reported that a temple was to be built to the old Norse gods in Iceland.
Time Commanders - Battle of Stamford BridgeA television programme where a team of ordinary people takes command of the Anglo-Saxon army against the Norwegian army at Stamford Bridge in 1066
Ancient Board Games 3: tafl gamesSlides for a paper on the Viking game of tafl. The article outlines the history of tafl games. The slides are downloadable as a pdf
Valhala Hidromel, BrazilValhala Hidromel is a company that produces mead in a traditional way, but far from its origins in Northern Europe. The company is based in Campos do…
Icelandic Viking Salt Product by Íslensk hollustaThe company website for Íslensk hollusta refers to the fact that Icelanders used Black Salt until the 15th Century, produced from burning seaweed. It…
Ribe VikingecenterRibe Viking Centre offers the opportunity to learn more about the Vikings with events and multimedia experiences
Blog: Valkyrja dot comA blog about re-enactment of the Viking Age
Viking Re-enactors in NorwayViking re-enactors in Norway
The Viking Age CompendiumA compendium of the material culture of Viking Age Britain
Danish 'Viking' Bathing Club - KertemindeMany winter swimming clubs in Denmark have a Norse theme, and those brave enough to bathe earn the title of 'viking'.
Viking shieldwall at Stamford BridgeThe Viking shieldwall at a reenactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
The Viking army arrives at Stamford BridgeHarald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) leads his army onto the field of battle. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
Harald hardrada holds court in YorkHarald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) holds court after defeating the local army at York. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
Shieldwall at Stamford BridgeThe Saxon shieldwall at a reenactment of the battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
A table laden with Viking food at Stamford BridgeA table at Stamford bridge with food and vessels laid out to show the types of food available to Vikings
Essay: Viking reenactment in NorwayA discussion of Viking re-enactment.
Original text in Norwegian by June-Marita Hagen of Trondheim Vikinglag.
Translation by Roderick Dale, UCC
Travels to Identity – Viking Rune Carvers of TodayA discussion on the modern use of runestones