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A selection of authentic Old Norse names reflecting Viking heritage
Recent years have seen the Vikings surge to new popular heights, thanks in part to Hollywood films and Netflix shows. This has spurred the growing trend of people tracing their roots to try and establish if they had any Viking ancestry.2 years ago — Legacy -
Five fabulous and fiery Viking women
Both traditional and contemporary depictions of Vikings are often dripping with hypermasculinity. However, we lift the veil (and the misogyny) to reveal some of the most colorful, powerful, and interesting Viking women whose stories continue to inspire us in the modern world.2 years ago — Partner content -
Who was Astrid Njalsdotter, the woman who helped secure a Swedish royal dynasty?
The Stenkil dynasty ruled the Swedish throne in an era when William the Conqueror was subjugating Anglo-Saxon England. Originating in Västergötland, the matriarch of the dynasty, Astrid Njalsdotter, was a Norwegian noblewoman.4 years ago — History
