Archives
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The Common Man’s God – Thor
Thor is known as the common man’s god. But what kind of personality was he, why did he fight in the east, and how will he perish?
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Viking Woman Buried with Her Dog
A Viking Woman buried with her dog was found in Norway. The boat burial also included brooches with silver thread.
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Sleipnir and Eight Tiny Reindeer
Sleipnir has eight legs. Odin rides the white horse during the Wild Hunt. Are eight legs enough of a coincidence to put Sleipnir and eight tiny reindeer together?
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Viking-Era Grave Confounds Archaeologists
A Viking-era grave containing a woman with shells covering her jaw raises a mystery for the archaeologists.
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Did Viking Berserkers Exist?
Were Viking Berserkers real? While some refute the existence of Vikings altogether, we’ll look at the evidence for them and who they were.
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Isle of Man’s National Treasures Display Includes Viking Artifacts
Large Silver Brooch from National Treasures Display at Isle of Man
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Oseberg Ship Move Completed Successfully
The Oseberg ship move was successful as Museum of the Viking Age prepares for 2027 opening. Check out the video links.
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Viking Hygiene: The Evidence of Better Habits
Was Viking hygiene better than the hygiene of other Europeans? The experts are divided as is the evidence.
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Odin’s Hunt Vs. Ghost Riders in the Sky
Odin’s Hunt, also called the Wild Hunt, resembles the song “Ghost Riders in the Sky” Is the song a ranching version of the Wild Hunt?
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Odin Steals the Mead of Poetry
Odin steals the Mead of Poetry for the gods and man, but how did he get past the boulder and Gunnlod and what else did he face to do so?
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The Mead of Poetry (Odrerir) and Odin’s Labor
Odin disguises himself as “Evil-doer” to get close to the Mead of Poetry (Odrerir). After preying on the greed of slaves, he makes a bargain.
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Fjalarr and Galarr Give up the Mead of Poetry
The dwarves, Fjalarr and Galarr hide the mead of poetry and go on a murderous rampage. Find out who ends up with the mead afterwards.
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Kvasir: Man of Spit, Mead of Poetry Origin
The gods created Kvasir from the spit of the Vanir and Aesir. Who was Kvasir, why did the gods create him, and how did he die?
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Moesgaard Museum: Surprise Viking Graves May Link to Bluetooth
Moesgaard Museum announced the finding of 30 graves in Lisbjerg and says they may be linked to Harald Bluetooth.
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Viking Grave Site Holds Boat, Woman and Dog
A Viking grave site on Senja Island, just beneath the topsoil, holds a boat, woman and dog among its treasures.
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Three Barons Renaissance Fair: Rain, Steel, and Community Spirit
This past weekend, Asgard Alaska’s founders participated in Three Barons Renaissance Fair, where they helped bring historical traditions to life.
