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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 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.
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Trelleborg: Viking & UNESCO World History Site
Trelleborg, Viking and UNESCO World History Site is available for tourists to explore, providing insight into Viking life.
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Boats that Vikings Used: Beyond the Longship
The boats that Vikings used were varied and specialized. The longship may be iconic, but in this article, we go beyond them.
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The Founding of Iceland
The founding of Iceland has some mystery to it. Did the Greeks discover it? Were there Irish monks living there before the Vikings?
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The Viking Afterlife
The Viking afterlife is more varied than warriors going to Valhalla. Some scholars offer four or five places where Vikings may go on death.
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Valkyries: Women of War
The Valkyries were women of war. How do the current versions compare to the source material of Norse mythology? Find out here.
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Norse Myth: Creation of Man and Woman
The Norse myth creation of man and woman has some similarities with the Christian creation myth. Learn about Ash and Elm here.
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Norse Creation Myth: Ymir’s Death
Ymir’s death was the source for the creation of Midgard. Odin and his two brothers killed their great grandfather…
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Moorforge Viking Settlement Improves Economy and Historical Understanding
Moorforge Viking Settlement contributes to education and economy in its area, much like Asgard Alaska is looking to do.
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Yggdrasil: The Terrible One’s Steed
The Norse tree that connects the universe and multiverse of Norse mythology is a mystery. Yggdrasil, the terrible one’s steed, waits for you.
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Ragnar Lothbrok: Shaggy Breeches
Ragnar Lothbrok is said to be a Viking king, who fathered several famous sons. Was he a real person and why did he have shaggy pants?
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How to Understand the Vikings: A World View
To understand the Vikings, we need to understand how they thought and what the world was for them; it was completely different to our world.
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The Norse Creation Myth: Ginnungagap, Ymir and Authumbla
The Norse creation myth starts with a gap, fire and ice. It continues with a cow, a giant, and his sweat forming other giants.
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Viking Axes
Viking Axes are a part of the mythology of Vikings. Why did they choose axes over swords? There are some theories…
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Hune Longhouse: A Great Viking Find
Hune Longhouse is one of the largest Viking finds in the last decade. Archaeologists connect it to Bluetooth.
