Tag: iceland
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The Vikings’ Discovery of Greenland
The Vikings’ Discovery of Greenland
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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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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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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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Ginnungagap: The Void Before the Story of Ymir and Auðhumla
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 Cloth Money: How Viking Women Wove Wealth
Viking cloth money was regulated and standardized, but who was setting the standards to make sure the weaving could be done right?
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January’s Mid-Winter Feast Thorrablót: Not for Faint of Heart or Stomach
Thorrablót, often written without the accent in English, is Iceland’s midwinter feast, held during Thorri, the old Icelandic month that runs from late January to late February. Imagine stepping out…
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Viking Hospitality and Generosity
Viking hospitality and generosity were deeply ingrained in the culture. Hosts were to provide for visitors, who didn’t overstay the welcome.
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L’Anse aux Meadows: Explore Norse History in North America
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only confirmed place where Vikings lived in North America. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Norse Mythology Behind the Northern Lights
Review some of the fascinating Norse mythology behind the Northern Lights, including their association with Valkyries, Bifröst, and the gods.
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Christmas: Converting Vikings to Christianity
How was Christmas used to start converting the Vikings to Christianity? Alcohol and King Haakon the Good were both involved.
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Months of the Norse Calendar
The Norse calendar months were divided into two seasons: Summer and winter. Each month started on the new moon.
