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Conference Presentation: Nelleke IJsennagger, ‘Rediscovering the Vikings for Frisians and Frisia for “Vikingists”’Nelleke IJsennagger (University of Groningen/Frisian Museum), ‘ Rediscovering the Vikings for Frisians and Frisia for “Vikingists”’. Chaired by…
Nerthus ProjectThe Nerthus Project aims at compiling a lexicon of Old English based on structural-functional principles. This involves the synthesis of the knowledge…
Ólafs saga helgaThe text of St Olaf's saga in modern Icelandic
Viking Battle FormationsA discussion of the probable reality of Viking battle formations and a comparison of that reality with depictions in film and on television.
9th century Viking graffiti in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.Photograph of a Viking inscription in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. The Norse personal name -alftan (Halvdan) can be read here, but the rest of the runes…
Handmade cushion with John Bauer Norse mythology imagesThis is a handmade cushion received by the contributor Alison Killilea. It is decorated with several images of Norse mythology by Swedish artist John…
News: Viking traders spread comfy-to-ride horses around the world, DNA suggestsA news story that discusses how the genetic mutation that permits a horse to 'pace' first arose in early medieval England and was spread to Iceland…
News: Will you become a citizen of Asgardia, the first nation state in space?From the news story: 'Proposals for the “first nation state in space” have been unveiled by a team of scientists and legal experts, who say the move…
Statue by Niels Christian Frandsen Entitled Hús GuðannaA statue standing outside the Norwegian Church in Heimaey, Westman Islands. The statue was erected in 1999 and is named Hús Guðanna, 'House of the…
Bust of St Olaf in Lindisfarne's St Mary's ChurchA bust of St Olaf was gifted to St Mary's Church, Lindisfarne by the Parish of Nidaros Cathedral.
Message of contrition from Nidaros to LindisfarneA photograph of the message of contrition sent by the Parish of Nidaros Cathedral to St Mary's Church, Lindisfarne, on the 1000th anniversary of the…
Viking extras sought for performance of novel Røde Orm (Red Serpent)”Are you a Viking? Be an extra in MoMu’s ’Red Serpent’ spectatular.”
Article in Danish regional newspaper Århus Stiftstidende (26/9/16) about…
Berserkers! The facts and the fictionsThis one has been a long time coming, but now I'm glad that I've said it. It may disappoint many die-easy fans of unnecessary carnage, but the truth…
Viking Re-enactors in NorwayViking re-enactors in Norway
The Great Valkyrie Keyring by Ninna ThorarinsdottirThe Great Valkyrie Keyring by Ninna Thorarinsdottir, designed for Icelandic Craft and Design www.icd.is.
Ninna Thorarinsdottir is an Icelandic…
Njálurefill: Njálssaga á refliA tapestry of Njál's saga is being created. When the tapestry is finished it will be displayed at the Icelandic Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur. The…
Njardar VikinglagThe Njardar Viking group's website. They are a living history group who present Viking Age history.
Article: Thora Town-Hart, Ragnar Lothbrok's Forgotten WifeA short article about Thora Town-Hart, the daughter of Herrauðr, a legendary Jarl (Earl) of Götaland.
Afskærmning af runestenene i JellingProject website describing the protection of the Jelling runestones
Viking ship seen in Lofoten, NorwayA reconstructed Viking ship in Lofoten, Norway. The design appears to be based on the Gokstad ship.