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The Vikings’ Discovery of Greenland
The Vikings’ Discovery of Greenland
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Vikings and Dragons: A Primer
What’s the connection between Vikings and dragons? Looking at the Old Norse mythology offers some clues about their conceptions of dragons.
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The Dwarf King Hreidmar’s Downfall
The dwarf king Hreidmar’s treasure was renowned. When his son was killed he got even more treasure from Odin. What was its curse?
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Regin, Sigurd and Fafnir the Dragon
When Regin the brother to Fafnir the Dragon takes in Sigurd, he knows he has an opportunity to slay the dragon and get the treasure.
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Viking Chess or Hnefatafl
The rules of Viking chess, or hnefatafl, didn’t survive when the game died out. How did we get the modern version?
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Loki, Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir, and other Treasures
What does Loki have to do with the making of Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir? What other treasures did he commission?
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Mimir: Head of Wisdom
Mimir is the guardian of secret knowledge, whether its in his own disembodied head or at his well. Odin seeks Mimir for his counsel.
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Great Viking Survey Seeks Worldwide Perceptions of Old Norse
Part of the Making a Warrior project of the Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo, the Great Viking Survey is seeking the attitudes towards and perceptions of…
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Odin to Santa Claus: What’s the Connection?
How are Odin and Santa Claus related? Jackson Crawford says they aren’t. Find out how he debunks a popular misconception.
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JORVIK Viking Centre Unleashes Winter Weather
For 40 years, the JORVIK Viking Centre has showcased Viking-age Coppergate in its springtime splendor. That changed in November 2024 when the underground attraction in York, England, was transformed with…
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Why Was Birka Abandoned?
Birka, Sweden’s first town, was abandoned after about 200 years as an important commerce center in the Viking era. Why?
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Viking Cats: Ships, Farms and Myth
Vikings took cats onto their ships and farms. Where did these Viking cats come from? Read now to find out more on Viking cats.
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Asum Viking Graves Offer Unique Look at Viking Life
Viking graves in Denmark yielded well preserved skeletons that could have a large impact on the current knowledge of the viking age.
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Draugar: Zombies of Norse Mythology
The undead returned as Draugar. These Norse zombies were frightful. Read about the draugar, their other names, and where they came from.
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Viking Hel and the Afterlife
The Viking Afterlife has various places where people go after they die. One of the most troublesome is Viking Hel, in part because it sounds like Christianity’s own Hell. Hel…
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Viking Age Toy Discovery: Pig, Bear, Dog or…
A Viking Age Toy Discovery is rare, but what kind of animal is this toy? Get the facts and weigh in with your guess.
