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Dighton Rock: The rise and fall of Carl Rafn's Norse theory
A single rock in Massachusetts became the focus of a major 19th-century theory linking Viking explorers to North America.4 months ago — Post-medieval perceptions -
Blood and battle: How historically accurate is King & Conqueror? (part 2)
In the second of our two-part look at the new series, King & Conqueror, we look at how the depictions of warfare stack up against the historical reality. Warning: spoiler alert!8 months ago — Modern popular culture -
Setting the scene: How historically accurate is the new series, King & Conqueror? (part 1)
The new series, King & Conqueror, reimagines the dramatic events leading up to the 1066 Battle of Hastings. We run a historical fine-tooth comb over the series' accuracy. Warning: spoilers ahead!8 months ago — Modern popular culture -
Immigration and Viking history: How a changing Norway has reshaped its Viking heritage
Recent immigration has changed how Norwegians think about their culture, national identity, and their rich Viking heritage and history.9 months ago — Modern popular culture -
How do modern-day Norwegians view their Viking heritage?
Modern Norwegians connect with their Viking heritage and history with a combination of cultural curiosity, entrepreneurial opportunity, and nuanced reflection.10 months ago — Modern popular culture -
Want to join a Norse heathen group? Here’s what to consider...
Christianity once snuffed out the old beliefs of people in Viking societies over a millennium ago. However, over the past half-century, there has been a revivalist spiritual movement rooted in pre-Christian Norse traditions.1 year ago — Modern popular culture -
Film review: Folktales by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
A charming tale that shows what a bunch of sled dogs can teach us about confidence, connection, and self-reliance.1 year ago — Modern popular culture -
Film review: Why is a 1980s Viking film Iceland's favorite of all time?
Not a horned helmet in sight, this film is not your usual Hollywood depiction of early medieval Europe's feared warriors.1 year ago — Modern popular culture -
5 myths about Vikings everyone got wrong
In an era where, sadly, truth has now turned subjective, the world is awash with disinformation and misinformation. This sad state of affairs has also impacted our modern depictions and conceptions of the Vikings.1 year ago — Common misconceptions
