The Axe and Anchor is the newsletter of Asgard Alaska, a free monthly Viking newsletter with Norse myths, real Viking history, and news from our nonprofit.
Thor rows out to sea and baits his hook for the Midgard Serpent. In Denmark, a Viking chieftain is laid in his ship with its iron anchor beside him, and in Alaska we are working to build an open-air Viking museum and campground. Each issue brings stories like these straight to your inbox.
If you are a history buff, a saga lover, or just curious about the people who sailed from Scandinavia to the edges of the known world, you will feel at home here. It is free, and you can leave any time. Sign up here:
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What Is in Each Issue of Our Viking Newsletter?
Each issue gathers the best of what we published that month, and it also carries news you will not find anywhere else. Here is what you can expect.
Tales from the sagas – new retellings of the Norse myths, drawn from the Poetic and Prose Edda. If you need help keeping the names straight, our Norse Mythology Vocabulary is there for that, and Names of Odin and What They Mean explains why the Allfather has so many.
Real Viking history – articles on ships, graves, weapons, and daily life in the Viking Age. If you want the big picture, see our Viking Timeline.
News from Asgard Alaska – milestones, events, and news of the Land Fund, which will buy the land for the museum. If you want to see what we are building toward, read Our Mission.
Tools and fun – new features, such as the Viking Name Generator, which turns your name into an Old Norse one.
Odin’s Offerings – a look at new designs from the official store of Asgard Alaska. 100% of store proceeds support our charitable mission.
In short, our Viking newsletter is the easiest way to keep up with Asgard Alaska, and you will not need to check the website every week.
Questions About the Newsletter
Once a month. Now and then we also send a short holiday greeting.
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Read Past Issues
Not sure yet? You can read a few issues first. After a pause, the Axe and Anchor relaunched in September 2026, and it now arrives once a month.
