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Vikings TV series: Top ten episodes
SPOILER ALERT! We take a look at the contenders for the best episode ever of the Vikings TV series.4 months ago — Modern popular culture -
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.6 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!10 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!10 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.11 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.1 year 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
