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Lords of the Hring: A personal voyage into the historic Viking-infused region of Ringerike
American-Norwegian writer Brian Talgo explores Ringerike in south-central Norway, its fascinating history, bewildering array of monuments and its links to Harald Hardrada, Halfdan the Black and Harald Fairhair.3 days ago — History -
Völva ritual magic (Seiðr): Practices, beliefs and customs
As a prophet, an outsider, and a ritual specialist, the völva played an unusual and important role in Viking Age society.4 days ago — Culture and religion -
First stills released of upcoming Michael Hirst series Bloodaxe
The new series from the creator of Vikings will explore the life of Erik Bloodaxe, the 10th-century King of Norway.1 week ago — Legacy -
Dead bodies in the house: New study reveals gruesome habits of Iron Age Scandinavia
Investigation identifies a child’s skull buried in the floor and human bones built into the fabric of Norse dwellings.1 week ago — News -
Iceland, Ireland and the Viking slave trade
A gruesome bond linked Scandinavia, the island of Ireland and the newly established Norse settlement on Iceland during the early medieval period.1 week ago — History -
“It was magical!" Speaking to the archeologist who uncovered a Norse church in Greenland
An interview with Christian Edelfelt Koch Madsen, who led the team that identified the first Norse church in Greenland for 60 years.2 weeks ago — News -
Meet the crew! An interview with sailors from the Draken Harald Hårfagre ship
Viking Herald reporter Brian Talgo speaks to members of the sailing crew in Oslo, Norway about their experiences manning one of the largest Viking replica ships in the world.2 weeks ago — News -
Textile wealth: the unsung female economy behind the longship
Underpinning the Viking expansion of the early medieval period was a hidden economy controlled by the blood, sweat, and tears of female labor.2 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
“A sensation”: Archeologists reveal Norse church in Greenland
Archeologists have found a church built by Norse colonists in Greenland, the first such building discovered for 60 years.3 weeks ago — News
